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CA54 VVC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,786 mi
Last recorded101,786 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 VVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2022 101,786 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached lens broken (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,146 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 98,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 93,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long travel in parking brake

low parking brake efficiency

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,052 miles

Both rear wrap around anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

O/s front brake dust cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One rear exhaust mounting missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 88,052 miles

Both rear wrap around anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

O/s front brake dust cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One rear exhaust mounting missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,661 miles

Gear box oil leak

N/s front tyre worn on outside edge

O/s front brake dust cover rusty

One rear exhaust metal mounting missing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,298 miles

Inside surface of front brake disc's are going rusty

Slight auto gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2017 70,298 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both TCA's (2.4.G.2)

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

Inside surface of front brake disc's are going rusty

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

Slight auto gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,332 miles

Inner edges of front brake disc's are going rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,622 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 51,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,481 miles

Front brake pads are coming near to sensor wire.

Inside surface of front brake disc's are going rusty.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,738 miles

Inside surface of front brake disc's are going rusty.

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

Surface rust on rear anti roll bar.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,110 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,759 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,858 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 VVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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