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CT55 ORX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,318 mi
Last recorded146,318 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 ORX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2021 146,318 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,706 miles

slight play n/s steering

Fail 27 Jan 2020 143,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear tyres close to limit

slight play n/s steering

Pass 24 Jan 2019 141,022 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Jan 2019 141,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2018 135,842 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 135,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,636 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 131,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 131,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,952 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 127,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,870 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,870 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,102 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 114,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 104,834 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 104,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,820 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 89,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,952 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,695 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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CT55 ORX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

CT55 ORX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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