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CT55 PKD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

177,154 mi
Last recorded177,154 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 177,154 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 169,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 158,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp flickers

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 158,728 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp flickers

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 146,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes [under trays]

Fail 5 Jun 2023 146,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes [under trays]

Pass 10 Jun 2022 132,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 118,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 112,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,311 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 106,311 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,349 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 98,349 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,958 miles

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Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,219 miles

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

both front tyre starting to wear on there outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 70,993 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp image poor

unable to see inboard brake pads

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,321 miles

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

offside rear tryre close to wear bars

Fail 30 May 2013 67,134 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tryre close to wear bars

Pass 9 Jun 2012 62,860 miles

front tyres wearing edges

n/s and o/s front suspension arms (front of two) inner bushes perishing

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

o/s/r tyre on wear bar

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,196 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,733 miles

front number plate holder is damaged

nearside front tyre is cut on outer wall

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 13 Dec 2008 31,756 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 PKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PKD, 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 PKD registered?

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

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