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MV55 FXO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,941 mi
Last recorded144,941 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 144,941 miles

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

slight wear in both rear antiroll bar links

slight wear in nearside bottom ball joint

slight wear in offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 9 May 2019 131,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 131,023 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,240 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,175 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 105,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre low on outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2012 85,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

imbalance on front brakes

unable to see both rear coil spring bases

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (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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MV55 FXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV55 FXO, 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 MV55 FXO registered?

MV55 FXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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