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CK55 RBX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,687 mi
Last recorded78,687 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 RBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 78,687 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 75,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,527 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 52,522 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

>>> STRONG ADVISE <<< long travel on parking brake

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,707 miles

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,221 miles

o/s and n/s rear coil springs rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,221 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 44,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,211 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,133 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,650 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,170 miles

Advise corrosion beginning to form on inside of front discs.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,299 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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CK55 RBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CK55 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

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

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