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CW55 RJW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

262,000 mi
Last recorded262,000 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 RJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 262,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 260,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 257,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 243,739 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 243,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 236,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 222,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 222,802 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 182,651 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 182,651 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 144,712 miles

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

both rear tyres on 1.mm inner edges 225/50x16

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,852 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 70,852 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,926 miles

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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CW55 RJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 CW55 RJW, 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 CW55 RJW registered?

CW55 RJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is CW55 RJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 RJW 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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