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CN55 NEY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,636 mi
Last recorded110,636 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 NEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 110,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 110,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 107,059 miles

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

poly v belt has miner cracks

Fail 13 Aug 2020 107,059 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

poly v belt has miner cracks

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 93,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 85,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 81,372 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 81,372 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 May 2012 70,467 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 70,467 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 57,955 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 57,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,751 miles

DRIVERS FRONT TYRE SHOWING EVIDENCE OF RUN FLAT DAMAGE ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,818 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 33,818 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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CN55 NEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN55 NEY, 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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CN55 NEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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