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MF55 WDG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 WDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 109,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Poor images on headlights

Fail 25 Nov 2020 109,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Poor images on headlights

Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,144 miles

headlights have a poor image

Fail 19 Nov 2019 101,144 miles

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

headlights have a poor image

Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,356 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear parking brake just ok

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,870 miles

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,327 miles

one of the rear exhaust hangers is snapped and the hanger for mid section is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,162 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,744 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,811 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,190 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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MF55 WDG 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 73.7%.

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 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 MF55 WDG, 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 MF55 WDG registered?

MF55 WDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MF55 WDG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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