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FD55SWF
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
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- Registration FD55SWF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,996 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front engine covers fitted top and bottom
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front engine covers fitted top and bottom
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,358 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,035 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,672 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,183 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front engine covers fitted top and bottom
- Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
21 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front engine covers fitted top and bottom
- Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,408 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays fitted.
- engine covers fitted.
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,529 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover fitted.
- under trays fitted.
- Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,655 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,353 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers fitted
- oil leak
- N/S/F Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
- N/S/F Side mirror has a damage
16 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
- oil leak
- N/S/F Side mirror has a damage
- Covers fitted
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,615 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers Fitted
- oil leak
- Rear pads low
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers Fitted
- Rear pads low
- oil leak
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,232 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,193 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,537 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014 4 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,403 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 4 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
11 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,907 MI
4 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,907 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012 4 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,008 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2011 4 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,008 MI
4 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,343 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2010 4 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,338 MI
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FD55SWF was registered on 2005-11-09
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