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CK55 DJU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,414 mi
Last recorded92,414 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 DJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,414 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 92,405 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,705 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake not fully releasing without assistance

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,976 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 69,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,848 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,798 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,470 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 56,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,468 miles

both front tyres scuffing outer edge

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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CK55 DJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CK55 DJU, 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 CK55 DJU registered?

CK55 DJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CK55 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK55 DJU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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