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CA54 VUY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,814 mi
Last recorded198,814 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 VUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 198,814 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 198,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 170,422 miles

Engine has oil leak and underside of vehicle is covered in oil.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 170,422 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Engine has oil leak and underside of vehicle is covered in oil.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 13,978 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 13,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 95,584 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 95,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011
Fail 4 Jun 2011

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,883 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 69,883 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,629 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 42,629 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 19,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,399 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 VUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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