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FY55 VSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,904 mi
Last recorded154,904 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 154,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 154,386 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 151,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 151,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 145,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 141,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 135,488 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 131,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,400 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 95,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,570 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 103,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,645 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,365 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 34,028 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,028 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 VSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

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

Is FY55 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 VSZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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