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CAZ 4945

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

243,437 mi
Last recorded243,437 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 4945
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 243,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 235,039 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 235,039 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 227,207 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 217,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Nov 2017 217,663 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Dec 2016 206,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 199,365 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 15 Jul 2016 199,364 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 187,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 172,459 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 155,268 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 155,268 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 140,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 123,059 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 34,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,314 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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CAZ 4945 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAZ 4945, 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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What year was CAZ 4945 registered?

CAZ 4945 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is CAZ 4945 safe to buy?

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