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CN05 VWX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,722 mi
Last recorded92,722 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 88,815 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 88,812 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,494 miles

EML on

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

EML on

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,485 miles

EML on

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,485 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on

Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,022 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 68,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2012 63,407 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 60,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,253 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 56,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,783 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,267 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 43,267 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 VWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN05 VWX, 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 CN05 VWX registered?

CN05 VWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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The MOT history for CN05 VWX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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