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FD55MHU
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration FD55MHU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,922 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 167,922 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,041 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 149,041 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
30 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,535 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,399 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- outer sill covers fitted
- engine cover fitted
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays fitted
- outer sill covers fitted
- engine cover fitted
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,456 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2021 5 Jun 202610 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 123,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside main feed (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,245 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover fitted
- under trays fitted
19 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover fitted
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays fitted
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,099 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,374 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018 5 Jun 20264 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,442 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brakes juddering
- front brake discs corroded,moreso offside front
- brake pipe to offside rear brake flexi hose corroded
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,286 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,664 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2015 5 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,395 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014 5 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,910 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013 5 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,544 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,505 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 5 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
- Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,092 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,545 MI
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FD55MHU was registered on 2005-12-14
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