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CK05 MWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,290 mi
Last recorded171,290 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 MWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 171,290 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 171,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 166,996 miles

Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 166,996 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 158,969 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 158,969 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 150,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 138,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 129,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 129,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 115,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres starting to wear thin

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre starting tio wear on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2012 84,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre starting tio wear on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,725 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,951 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to smear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 66,951 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,400 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,452 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside of vehicle fitted with covers unable to see some testable items

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 MWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWN, 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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CK05 MWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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