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CP54 WFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,205 mi
Last recorded127,205 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 WFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 127,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 122,631 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 110,680 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 110,680 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,328 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,062 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 70,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,886 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,021 miles

rear coil springs rusting

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,542 miles

O/S/F anti roll bar drop link top gaiter split.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,542 miles

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)

O/S/F anti roll bar drop link top gaiter split.

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,823 miles

n/s/f plastic sill trim damaged and rubber jacking block missing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,501 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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CP54 WFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CP54 WFV, 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 CP54 WFV registered?

CP54 WFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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