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CN05 VMY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,736 mi
Last recorded161,736 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 161,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 112,223 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 3 May 2022 112,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,912 miles

both rear tyres worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,304 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,397 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 52,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 45,623 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front and rear pads approx 50% worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,122 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,428 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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CN05 VMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 CN05 VMY, 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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CN05 VMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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