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CE55 XBB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,132 mi
Last recorded124,132 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 124,132 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 124,131 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,834 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 101,850 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,627 miles

front suspension arm bushes perishing & splitting

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 19 Dec 2014 84,577 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,595 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 6 Dec 2013 76,255 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,325 miles

All four brake pads wearing low.

Both front tyres worn to edges.

Both rear tyres worn low.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,614 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,944 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,736 miles

parking brake warning light on permanently

Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,758 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 46,171 miles

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.

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 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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