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CT51 SEC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,231 mi
Last recorded86,231 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT51 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 86,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

most metal suspension components are heavily corroded, not considered weak at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,224 miles

full under tray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2023 86,224 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside and sills have covers on unable to check

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,652 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,556 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,414 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 79,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

brake inspection

general oil leaks (possible transmission)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,274 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits 2.0mm

Fail 22 Sep 2017 68,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres worn close to limits 2.0mm

Pass 1 Oct 2016 54,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,138 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,167 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,224 miles

the offside front tyre and both rear tyres are worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 28,224 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

the offside front tyre and both rear tyres are worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,428 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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CT51 SEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CT51 SEC, 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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CT51 SEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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