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CP02 BOW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,267 mi
Last recorded211,267 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 211,267 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 203,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 191,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 183,362 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 183,362 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 175,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 160,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 140,155 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 140,143 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 122,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,514 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,484 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 64,473 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,229 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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CP02 BOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP02 BOW, 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 CP02 BOW registered?

CP02 BOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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