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CT55 CZK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,773 mi
Last recorded152,773 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 CZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 152,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking pad missing and damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slighty corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 111,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slighty corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front and offside front tyres outer edges wearing bald

nearside rear and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls damaged butt no cords exposed.

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front and offside front tyres outer edges wearing bald

nearside rear and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls damaged butt no cords exposed.

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 78,737 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 78,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Park brake pedal anti slip cover missing

Park brake pedal has a low reserve travel, RBT efficency results ok

Fail 10 Dec 2009 61,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Park brake pedal anti slip cover missing

Park brake pedal has a low reserve travel, RBT efficency results ok

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 42,107 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Strongly advise wear of front pads and discs.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,107 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Strongly advise wear of front pads and discs.

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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CT55 CZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CT55 CZK, 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 CT55 CZK registered?

CT55 CZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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