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CT55 ORZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,025 mi
Last recorded74,025 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 ORZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 74,025 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 74,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 63,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,869 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 50,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 49,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,700 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 49,700 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,604 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,216 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 48,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,823 miles

All tyres showing age cracks

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,316 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,977 miles

age cracks in osr tyre

light corosion to front brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,389 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,467 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 41,467 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,585 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,764 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 38,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,107 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,043 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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CT55 ORZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

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

Is CT55 ORZ safe to buy?

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