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CP54 WFU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,573 mi
Last recorded178,573 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 WFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 178,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 167,637 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 167,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 155,239 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 11 Sep 2015 155,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and o/s/rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Sep 2014 142,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet will not open

engine managment light on

Fail 8 Sep 2014 142,231 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet will not open

engine managment light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 130,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 130,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,214 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in n/s/f tyre

front brake pads worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 115,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in n/s/f tyre

front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 106,626 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 91,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,771 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 70,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 56,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,672 miles

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

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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CP54 WFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CP54 WFU, 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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CP54 WFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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