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CP55 ZNM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,096 mi
Last recorded166,096 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 166,096 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 147,516 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 146,658 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,631 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 144,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 139,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 134,783 miles

Offside Front tyre inner tread cracking no cord showing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,616 miles

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

Rear suspension unit & bushes corroded - perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2012 106,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 101,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,120 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)

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 ZNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

CP55 ZNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for CP55 ZNM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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