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CT55 PNN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,613 mi
Last recorded73,613 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 PNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,254 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2020 57,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

n/s parking lever effort low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2020 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s parking lever effort low

Fail 23 Mar 2020 57,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket corroded/snapped

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,780 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,763 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,923 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on dash

exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,804 miles

surface corrosion on rear springs and suspension arms

Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,240 miles

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

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

rear section exhaust bracket for mount corroded and come away

Fail 15 Dec 2015 31,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear section exhaust bracket for mount corroded and come away

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,217 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,296 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 22,128 miles

rear suspension componants showing surface rust

Pass 22 Dec 2010 19,608 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,547 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 12,146 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 12,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CT55 PNN, 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 PNN registered?

CT55 PNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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