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FY55 RVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,623 mi
Last recorded103,623 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2024 102,296 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 102,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,429 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,702 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,851 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,650 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 73,640 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,793 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,474 miles

osr tyre has small sections of the tread with nicks out of the rubber but none of which are deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,457 miles

nsr tyre has large sections of scoring in sidewall none of which have visible cords or bulging however it is not to say it will not blow out in the near future and should be changed as soon as possible in my opinion

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,959 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,375 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,287 miles

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)

advise engine under tray fitted /full floor pan under trays fitted

advise full engine cover fitted

advise side sill covers fitted/ slight damage to offside sill cover

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 RVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

FY55 RVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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