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CU54 MVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,217 mi
Last recorded143,217 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 MVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,217 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 143,215 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 120,807 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 120,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring and brake pad wear sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour showing blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour showing blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 107,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 107,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened leading trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened leading trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 100,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,268 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,794 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,342 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,386 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,069 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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CU54 MVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU54 MVM, 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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CU54 MVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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