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CF55 NPK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,757 mi
Last recorded173,757 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 NPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 173,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 170,819 miles

Rear surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 12 Jul 2024 168,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 164,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 161,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 158,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 154,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 147,557 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 142,586 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 138,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 135,533 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken supported with wire

Pass 24 Oct 2015 130,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2014 117,705 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,933 miles

Center exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside mirror lamp damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 110,933 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Center exhaust mount broken

Headlamp aim has been adjusted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside mirror lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,866 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,364 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,988 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 NPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NPK, 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 NPK registered?

CF55 NPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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The MOT history for CF55 NPK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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