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CK55 ULY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,289 mi
Last recorded144,289 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 ULY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 144,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 144,286 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2023 138,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,950 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 132,950 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 129,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 126,391 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 126,391 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 117,292 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 108,873 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 108,873 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 102,723 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 91,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,733 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 77,559 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 60,126 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 60,126 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 22 May 2012 49,476 miles

Advise ESP warning lamp on.

Advise both front seatbelt buttons missing.

Advise both front wheelarch 'L' trims missing, damage to front underside of bumper and undertray.

Advise front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Advise offside front interior door pull broken.

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 49,476 miles

Advise ESP warning lamp on.

Advise both front seatbelt buttons missing.

Advise both front wheelarch 'L' trims missing, damage to front underside of bumper and undertray.

Advise front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Advise offside front interior door pull broken.

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 43,457 miles

Advise ESP warning lamp on.

Advise both front wheelarch 'L' shape panels broken.

Advise offside front door grab handle broken.

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

Pass 20 May 2010 37,994 miles

esp light on

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have heavy damage to both sidewalls

Fail 18 May 2010 34,449 miles

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

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

esp light on

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have heavy damage to both sidewalls

Fail 28 May 2009 29,183 miles

NSF tyre side wall badly cut around the wheel rim protector strip area

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 29,183 miles

NSF tyre side wall badly cut around the wheel rim protector strip area

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 ULY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ULY, 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 ULY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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