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CF05 XDB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,001 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 May 2019 83,913 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 May 2018 80,001 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 May 2018 80,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 May 2017 76,286 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays, obscuring some under side components

Pass 31 May 2016 71,677 miles

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 May 2015 66,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 62,535 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn

the nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 21 May 2013 58,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 48,551 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 37,704 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on legal limit 1,6mm

offside rear tyre starting to split om inner side wall not to inner cords at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,223 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 24,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,573 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,616 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 6 May 2008 15,616 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 XDB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 XDB, 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 XDB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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