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CE55 FEG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,145 mi
Last recorded122,145 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 122,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm facing fowards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm facing forwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 122,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Position lamp not working nearside/offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm facing fowards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm facing forwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 118,277 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm facing foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 107,846 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 107,846 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,213 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front under tray damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 100,213 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front under tray damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2021 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,023 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 87,023 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,014 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,278 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,841 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,168 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,533 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 31,258 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,258 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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CE55 FEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CE55 FEG, 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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CE55 FEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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