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CNZ 353

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,778 mi
Last recorded147,778 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 353
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 147,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 147,596 miles

Emissions unable to be completed To smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres worn on inside edge

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, inside wall badly splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 135,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 123,379 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Diff oil seals slight oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2022 123,230 miles

Emissions not tested To smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff oil seals slight oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2021 11,246 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,811 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 100,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,497 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 87,497 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,959 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner diff / driveshaft seal leaking

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,680 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,168 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,970 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,564 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,315 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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CNZ 353 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CNZ 353, 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 CNZ 353 registered?

CNZ 353 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is CNZ 353 safe to buy?

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