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MV55 MFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,376 mi
Last recorded115,376 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 MFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,031 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 110,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front WASHER BLOCKED BUT NEARSIDE SUPPLIES ENOUGH FLUID TO SCREEN.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 103,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,250 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,653 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,339 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

eml lamp on

Fail 13 Apr 2015 97,310 miles

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

Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,969 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,240 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 82,047 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil level low

rear pads look low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,325 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,844 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 MFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

MV55 MFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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