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CA54 VUC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,555 mi
Last recorded127,555 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 VUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,635 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 114,193 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs in a poor condition

middle to rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 31 Jan 2023 110,479 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly corroded and coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 110,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly corroded and coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 105,248 miles

rear subframe corroded badly

Pass 8 Feb 2021 101,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,001 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,530 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 97,523 miles

Steering linkage fouling Anti-roll bar both sides (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 84,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,277 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,647 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

excess scorring to front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,360 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,260 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,727 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,940 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,497 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,176 miles

emission test performed but no readings produced

front brake pads low

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low on tread (3mm)

o/s front brake disc slightly scored

slight play in n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to sidepanels fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2009 26,063 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

emission test performed but no readings produced

front brake pads low

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low on tread (3mm)

o/s front brake disc slightly scored

slight play in n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2008 22,921 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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CA54 VUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA54 VUC, 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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CA54 VUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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