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CP55 HHO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,473 mi
Last recorded175,473 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 175,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 175,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 155,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 155,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 141,085 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 133,352 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 122,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 117,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 100,757 miles

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

could not test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,573 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has a small cut in the inside side wall

nsr tyre has a small cut in the inside side wall

Fail 16 Jun 2011 92,573 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre has a small cut in the inside side wall

nsr tyre has a small cut in the inside side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,858 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,435 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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CP55 HHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CP55 HHO, 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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CP55 HHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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