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CK55 MXW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

184,796 mi
Last recorded184,796 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 MXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 184,796 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 181,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 181,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 177,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 173,465 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 165,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 154,718 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 146,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 135,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,607 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 114,331 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 114,331 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,134 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 106,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,342 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 90,342 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 90,323 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,624 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,264 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,264 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,360 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 39,358 miles

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

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 MXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

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

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