MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (D) BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17/95W (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance not tested TO DANGEROUS (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL 225/45/17/91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread 225/45/17/94Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (D) BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/40/17/95W ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17/95W (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17/95W (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower suspension arm slight play in ball joint and inner bush
slight lift in offside and nearside rear outer suspension arm bushes in hubs
small chips to screen
front suspension arm bushes perishing & splitting
rear brake pads starting to wear low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front suspension arm bushes perishing & splitting
rear brake pads starting to wear low
front brake pads worn low
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake pads worn low
All four brake pads wearing low.
Both front tyres worn to edges.
Both rear tyres worn low.
parking brake warning light on permanently
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE55 XBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XBB, 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 CE55 XBB registered?
CE55 XBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.
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