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FY55 XBK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,449 mi
Last recorded182,449 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 182,449 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 182,204 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 173,078 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 173,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 154,929 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 154,896 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 138,486 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Fog light inoperative (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays prevent full inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2020 138,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Fog light inoperative (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays prevent full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,039 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 116,028 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,642 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 84,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,462 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,442 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 55,442 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,253 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 2 Sep 2014 49,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,272 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,377 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 XBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

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

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