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CF05 FUH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,978 mi
Last recorded86,978 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 86,978 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 78,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 74,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 70,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,126 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 67,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 62,629 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,311 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear subframe bushes are slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

The centre and rear exhaust boxes are corroded and slightly holed

The front exhaust bracket is detached due to corrosion but the exhaust is still secure

The rear suspension subframe rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,687 miles

Slight play in the nearside front suspension lower rear ball joint

The are undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

The centre exhaust sections are corroded

The front exhaust support mount is snapped of due to corrosion but the exhaust is till supported

The offside lower suspension front ball joint boot is slightly deteriorated

The rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,426 miles

The centre exhaust is corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,155 miles

The centre exhaust is corroded and the exhaust bracket is corroded and detatched but the exhaust is still secure

The nearside front brake disc is slightly corroded

The offside front tyre is worn on the inneredge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,574 miles

The centre exhaust support bracket is corroded and detatched

The centree exhaust is in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,172 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,676 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 25,712 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 21,451 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre scuffing outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,451 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre scuffing outer edge

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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CF05 FUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 CF05 FUH, 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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CF05 FUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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