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CP05 XFG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,165 mi
Last recorded113,165 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 112,534 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 109,697 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2011 109,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,314 miles

chip in front screen

rear discs corroding

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,695 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake getting lazy

o/s front outter track rod end has play and on the limit

o/s rear brake discs corroded dicoloured

stone chip in windscreen zone a and on limit

Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,850 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 XFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

CP05 XFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is CP05 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 XFG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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