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MJ55 FNN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,310 mi
Last recorded172,310 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 172,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 172,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 169,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 162,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 154,636 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 145,422 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 145,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 152,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 159,969 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 148,416 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 148,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,417 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,125 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 30 Oct 2010 65,125 miles

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,390 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

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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MJ55 FNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ55 FNN, 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 MJ55 FNN registered?

MJ55 FNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ55 FNN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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