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FY55 RVV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,777 mi
Last recorded104,777 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (trailing arm) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (trailing arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (trailing arm) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (trailing arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,368 miles

offside sill cover damaged

rear subframe ad suspension corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavy corrosion to rear suspension

offside plastic sill cover damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,351 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 90,303 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 90,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 lumps in outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

SERVICE BRAKE efficentcy only 53% minimum is 50% advise brake check

Fail 15 Feb 2020 83,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

SERVICE BRAKE efficentcy only 53% minimum is 50% advise brake check

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 124,116 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake wear warning on dash

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,786 miles

Offside outer sill cover damaged

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer sill cover damaged

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,392 miles

Front tyre wear outer edge / wheel Alignment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 64,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front tyre wear outer edge / wheel Alignment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,005 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,712 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 45,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,221 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,285 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,922 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,875 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 RVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

FY55 RVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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