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CV05 VSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,564 mi
Last recorded69,564 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,564 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 69,564 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,186 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 68,186 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,274 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated giving out weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2023 66,273 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated giving out weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2021 64,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 64,505 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 63,172 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2018 59,996 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 57,670 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 54,872 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,100 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,099 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 23 Mar 2012 37,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,310 miles

Nearside 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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CV05 VSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV05 VSZ, 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 CV05 VSZ registered?

CV05 VSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CV05 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 VSZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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