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CE55 ZTL

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

261,095 mi
Last recorded261,095 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 ZTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 261,095 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 261,089 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 251,241 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back n/s and o/s corroded but not swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 251,241 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back n/s and o/s corroded but not swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 241,781 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear corroded but not swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 241,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear corroded but not swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 231,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 231,786 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 Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 224,686 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 213,438 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 203,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 203,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 193,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 183,366 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 183,366 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 172,873 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 161,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 145,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 120,916 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,365 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 48,454 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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CE55 ZTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE55 ZTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE55 ZTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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