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FY55 AEW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,039 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 111,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,053 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs lipped

o/s/f head light aim close to top limit

service over due

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,020 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 61,020 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,689 miles

rear tyres 3 mm

Fail 1 Feb 2011 46,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,579 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 34,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,538 miles

o/s/f tyre 3 mm and bald on edge

Fail 22 Jul 2009 32,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/f tyre 3 mm and bald on edge

Fail 15 Dec 2008 29,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,793 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FY55 AEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 AEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY55 AEW registered?

FY55 AEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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