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CD55 GEM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,873 mi
Last recorded153,873 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD55 GEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 153,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 141,240 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,643 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,307 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,711 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 79,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,196 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 59,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,623 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,042 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack on the inner sidewalls but no cords are visible.

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

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

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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CD55 GEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CD55 GEM, 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 CD55 GEM registered?

CD55 GEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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