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CK55 VKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,095 mi
Last recorded105,095 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,095 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 105,095 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,740 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2-3mm left centre tread 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 103,740 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2-3mm left centre tread 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,609 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 101,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,407 miles

Nearside Front COIL SPRING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,364 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,364 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,418 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2014 79,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,624 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,611 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,600 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 45,557 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,976 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 23,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

CK55 VKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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