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CK55 RCU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,226 mi
Last recorded134,226 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 134,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in mud making inspection difficult.

Fail 24 Feb 2025 133,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in mud making inspection difficult.

Pass 3 Jan 2024 122,202 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 122,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 114,037 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 102,981 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play top bottom (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 95,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,107 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,090 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,862 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 52,302 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,055 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,942 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 9,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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