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CK05 FEX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,716 mi
Last recorded93,716 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 FEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,716 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,464 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,775 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 63,775 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,921 miles

EML On

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

EML On

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,136 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

low brake reading at o/s/r.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,009 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

low brake reading at o/s/r.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,215 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 25,215 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,465 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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CK05 FEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK05 FEX, 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 CK05 FEX registered?

CK05 FEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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