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FY55 OJD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,797 mi
Last recorded32,797 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 OJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 32,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 29,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 29,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 29,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,584 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 27,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,706 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 21,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,080 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,227 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,959 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 OJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 OJD registered?

FY55 OJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FY55 OJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 OJD shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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