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CN55 RZF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,174 mi
Last recorded128,174 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 RZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,174 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 117,257 miles

bonnet struts deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Feb 2024 107,311 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Feb 2024 107,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,235 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,191 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,114 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,939 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,390 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Mar 2019 85,386 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

parking brake efficiency low on nearside rear

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,245 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 78,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low compared to O/S

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,070 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,957 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,571 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,106 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 33,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,617 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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CN55 RZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CN55 RZF, 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 RZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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