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CV05 WLU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,373 mi
Last recorded94,373 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 WLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2024 94,373 miles

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

MINOR SURFACE RUST AT REAR

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,327 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,310 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,594 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 WLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV05 WLU registered?

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

Is CV05 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 WLU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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