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CF55 AKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,162 mi
Last recorded120,162 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 120,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 29 Sep 2016 113,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,745 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge's

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,801 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,972 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 36,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,501 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 15,877 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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CF55 AKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CF55 AKO, 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 CF55 AKO registered?

CF55 AKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for CF55 AKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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