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CV05 VTA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,926 mi
Last recorded54,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 54,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025 54,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,019 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension comp attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 46,701 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full length plastic under trays fitted

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2023 46,701 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full length plastic under trays fitted

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear sub-frame and components rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,957 miles

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

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

rear sub-frame and components showing corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2021 39,957 miles

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

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

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

rear sub-frame and components showing corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,878 miles

rear brake discs inner surfaces showing wear

rear sub-frame and components showing surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,233 miles

All suspension heavily surface corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fore most arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 35,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake wont release properly & sticking on (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All suspension heavily surface corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fore most arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 32,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,711 miles

Rear axle components & suspension badly rusted corroded

Rear brake pipes into flexible corroding

front & rear callipers corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 30,711 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear axle components & suspension badly rusted corroded

Rear brake pipes into flexible corroding

front & rear callipers corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,795 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded away

rear brake pipes corroded

underside corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 28,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

exhaust hangers corroded away

rear brake pipes corroded

underside corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,555 miles

advise attension to both front indicators loss of amber colour

rear suspension arms & componants badly rusted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,033 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door mirror glass loose

rear suspension componants showing slight corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2013 22,306 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door mirror glass loose

rear suspension componants showing slight corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,066 miles

electronic stability warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,416 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 14,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,351 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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CV05 VTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

CV05 VTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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