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CP53 PPS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,581 mi
Last recorded163,581 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 PPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 163,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 154,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 144,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 124,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 124,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,298 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 113,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,383 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 99,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,601 miles

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Feb 2016 72,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,614 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,578 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 44,123 miles

Both front brake discs worn and rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing the cords

Nearside rear tyre aged (15 years old)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn and perished

Pass 31 May 2012 44,123 miles

Both front brake discs worn and rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing the cords

Nearside rear tyre aged (15 years old)

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 32,177 miles

plastic over sills and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,100 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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CP53 PPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CP53 PPS, 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 CP53 PPS registered?

CP53 PPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is CP53 PPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 PPS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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