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CF54 VAA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,489 mi
Last recorded82,489 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,489 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,428 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,861 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 71,811 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,130 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,808 miles

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 10 Dec 2008 34,548 miles

Advise front thrust arm bushes.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CF54 VAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CF54 VAA, 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 CF54 VAA registered?

CF54 VAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is CF54 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF54 VAA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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