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CP05 YHX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

249,180 mi
Last recorded249,180 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 YHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 249,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 150,686 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 144,865 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 144,855 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 139,913 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 139,911 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 215,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 128,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 123,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 118,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,315 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,108 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,803 miles

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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CP05 YHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

CP05 YHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is CP05 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 YHX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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