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CX05 UNH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,586 mi
Last recorded102,586 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 102,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 89,587 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 163,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 75,729 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,673 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to front. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,656 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 with edge wear on fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,793 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 48,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,965 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 30,488 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre badly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2012 24,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 17,993 miles

engine/side under trays fitted

nsf tyre cut in outer wall, not to cords

red auto gearbox fluid? on bottom of gearbox

Pass 3 Nov 2010 10,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 9,579 miles

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

keep check on park brake reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,319 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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CX05 UNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 CX05 UNH, 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 CX05 UNH registered?

CX05 UNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is CX05 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 UNH 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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