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FY55 AGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

195,089 mi
Last recorded195,089 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 AGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 195,089 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 195,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 187,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 179,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to front and rear flexi hoses slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 169,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 161,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 154,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 143,903 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 133,744 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 133,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,247 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 106,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,100 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 97,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,615 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 89,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,150 miles

esp warning on dash...

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,150 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

esp warning on dash...

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,881 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,009 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 AGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

FY55 AGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is FY55 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 AGU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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