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CU54 OSK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,791 mi
Last recorded55,791 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,791 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,544 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,550 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,550 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,315 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,204 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres wearing in centre of tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,420 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,574 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,574 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,356 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,008 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 OSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OSK, 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 CU54 OSK registered?

CU54 OSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is CU54 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 OSK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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