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FY55 WSX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 121,301 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 194,330 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted, unable to check seatbelt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,117 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,296 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 112,291 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,916 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 102,915 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,546 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,937 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread and slight cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 65,544 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 50,153 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 WSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

FY55 WSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FY55 WSX safe to buy?

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