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MM55 FGA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,386 mi
Last recorded127,386 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 FGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,386 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 123,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,615 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 106,359 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 106,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint steel arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 99,279 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,846 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,635 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 74,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 66,662 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,890 miles

Undershield fitted

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,890 miles

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

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

Undershield fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,259 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,372 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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MM55 FGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FGA, 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 FGA registered?

MM55 FGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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