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CN05 VXX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,847 mi
Last recorded115,847 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 115,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 115,847 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 105,846 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,835 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 98,835 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 92,728 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 92,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,122 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,122 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 76,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,516 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 5 Jun 2013 59,447 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 23 May 2012 50,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine under covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,433 miles

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

noisey o/s/rear brake when hand brake is applied

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 VXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

CN05 VXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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