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CF55 SPV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

145,742 mi
Last recorded145,742 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 145,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray fitted, preventing full inspection.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 130,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 80,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,147 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,134 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,625 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,316 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,745 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,146 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 59,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,571 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,179 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,504 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,313 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 SPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

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

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