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CF55 SPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,186 mi
Last recorded126,186 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 126,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 116,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,652 miles

plastic under covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 94,698 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 91,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,806 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 74,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,713 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,988 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,922 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,240 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,003 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,350 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 SPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CF55 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

CF55 SPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is CF55 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 SPU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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