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CV54 YEG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,494 mi
Last recorded110,494 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 YEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 110,494 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slightly corroded [To brake hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and front to back covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 105,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,942 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 101,500 miles

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on sills both

Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,500 miles

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on sills both

Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,275 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,602 miles

CANNOT INSPECT REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES OWING TO UNDERSEAL

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,464 miles

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE LOW READING

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,298 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 82,297 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,303 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 77,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,666 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,969 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 49,343 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,590 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)

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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CV54 YEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CV54 YEG, 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 CV54 YEG registered?

CV54 YEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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