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CK55 UMD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,450 mi
Last recorded137,450 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 UMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 137,450 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 137,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 131,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 128,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 125,263 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 120,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,173 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,506 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 96,326 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,685 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,957 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,837 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,837 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,967 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,684 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 UMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UMD, 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 UMD registered?

CK55 UMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is CK55 UMD safe to buy?

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