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CP55 VLO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,007 mi
Last recorded102,007 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,919 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

Fail 18 Oct 2017 101,891 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 109,210 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 109,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,225 miles

EML on

nearside front tyre wear on inner edges

offside rear tyre wear on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2014 87,223 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

nearside front tyre wear on inner edges

offside rear tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2013 78,121 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 78,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n\s\f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,089 miles

Both front tyres-excessive wear on edges of tyres

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 58,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres-excessive wear on edges of tyres

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,150 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,150 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CP55 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

CP55 VLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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