MOT Status
ValidMileage
149,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
covers fitted
Front Knock on Suspension
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Front Knock on Suspension
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))
Covers Fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
covers fitted. exhaust rusting
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r, n/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
covers fitted. exhaust rusting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding o/s/r, n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r, n/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers fitted. exhaust rusting
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
body covers fitted
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
body covers fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body coveres fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CN55 SDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 SDO, 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 SDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.
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