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MM55 FFR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,496 mi
Last recorded158,496 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 158,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 153,921 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 153,921 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 147,944 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 147,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 141,115 miles

Vehicle Bouncing Excessively, advised to inspect all four shock absorbers

Fail 6 Mar 2019 141,105 miles

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

Vehicle Bouncing Excessively, advised to inspect all four shock absorbers

Pass 15 Mar 2018 131,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen is cracked but not in drivers view of road

Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 91,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,695 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE BOTH N/S & O/S HAVE A SLIGHT BIND

Fail 20 May 2011 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE BOTH N/S & O/S HAVE A SLIGHT BIND

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,143 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 57,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

headlight aim not checked

play in nearside front steering rack

rear brake pads getting low

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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MM55 FFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MM55 FFR, 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 MM55 FFR registered?

MM55 FFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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