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MM54 FLX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,152 mi
Last recorded128,152 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 FLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,152 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 128,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 116,066 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,243 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 103,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,079 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,915 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 89,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 86,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 79,169 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 79,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,589 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)

damage to n/s front bumper

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,386 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,194 miles

diesel smoke emmissions are too low to be read by the smoke meter

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,194 miles

Diesel smoke emmissions are too low to be read the smoke meter

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temp repair to n/s head light

Fail 14 Jan 2012 58,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Diesel smoke emmissions are too low to be read the smoke meter

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,402 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side and off side front tyres starting to wear from inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,395 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side and off side front tyres starting to wear from inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,791 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 39,791 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,482 miles

bonnet dented

offside front wing dented

Fail 8 Jan 2009 32,482 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet dented

offside front wing dented

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,448 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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MM54 FLX 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 65.2%.

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 MM54 FLX, 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 MM54 FLX registered?

MM54 FLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is MM54 FLX safe to buy?

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