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CP05 SVW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,287 mi
Last recorded132,287 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 132,287 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light knock from suspension

surface corrosion on

Pass 9 Jan 2025 123,244 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,022 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 91,038 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 91,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,849 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 78,093 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 78,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 75,920 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 75,920 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 73,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread.

parking brake rubber missing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,133 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,052 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

goodyear tyre size 205/55/16 v

Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,587 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pedal rubber missing from parking brake lever

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,469 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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CP05 SVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP05 SVW, 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 CP05 SVW registered?

CP05 SVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is CP05 SVW safe to buy?

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