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CT55 PYP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,055 mi
Last recorded180,055 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 180,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 171,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 161,021 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 152,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 147,035 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside steering joint noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2021 143,182 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 143,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 141,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 141,561 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 137,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 137,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 133,209 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,804 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,551 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 116,221 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 104,754 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 93,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,969 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,204 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 69,249 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,650 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,470 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 42,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PYP 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 79.2%.

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 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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

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

Is CT55 PYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 PYP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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