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CP55 HHN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,116 mi
Last recorded212,116 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 HHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 212,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front foot brake slow in comparison to nearside front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 193,256 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 172,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 146,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,906 miles

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

n\s\f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,226 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 122,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,247 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,749 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle engine bay and both n/s & o/s outer sills

Fail 12 Sep 2008 52,084 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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CP55 HHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP55 HHN, 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 CP55 HHN registered?

CP55 HHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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