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CE55 XYX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,832 mi
Last recorded106,832 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 106,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 106,832 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 94,156 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 94,156 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 88,104 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 88,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,675 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 83,004 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link upper gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop link lower ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 77,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 73,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 73,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,672 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertrays fitted

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 62,819 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,815 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,530 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 49,530 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,782 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hamger slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hamger slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,959 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 32,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,412 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 XYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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