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CK05 HXL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,464 mi
Last recorded122,464 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 HXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,464 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 122,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 111,468 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,254 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 104,249 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,218 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 99,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,148 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,879 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 83,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,638 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,213 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 18 Oct 2010 61,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,811 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,759 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside and outside edge

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,224 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 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

CK05 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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