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CP05 ENG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 ENG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 78,841 miles

Offside Front spring heavily corroded in seat

Offside Rear tailgate corroded and light loose

all suspension arm bushes worn

end section main brake pipes corroded

front exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2025 77,189 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer brake pad low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes corroded @ rear brake hose joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material note - front to rear brake pipes floor sections covered by undertray/not visible (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded & breaking up

Fail 23 Sep 2025 77,183 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brake discs fluctuating/warped (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump/bulge on offside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer brake pad low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes corroded @ rear brake hose joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material note - front to rear brake pipes floor sections covered by undertray/not visible (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear brake disc backing plate corroded & breaking up

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front to rear brakes pipes corroded at ends advice changed soon

Fail 8 Oct 2024 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front to rear brakes pipes corroded at ends advice changed soon

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 71,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 71,541 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,809 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 68,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both inside and outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,948 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle hanger missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both inside and outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,313 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,258 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,568 miles

Center exhaust mount is loose.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 51,551 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Center exhaust mount is loose.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,428 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,928 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,366 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 35,361 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake discs are slightly worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,982 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,076 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 19,076 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CP05 ENG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP05 ENG, 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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CP05 ENG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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