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CX05 UNK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,267 mi
Last recorded109,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 UNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,267 miles

n/s/f jacking point missing

n/s/f tyre sisewall damaged

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

both front tyres worn to edges

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2015 109,267 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn to edges

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s/f jacking point missing

n/s/f tyre sisewall damaged

parking brake rubber missing

parking brake sticking on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,160 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,534 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,845 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 58,810 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,585 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 UNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

CX05 UNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is CX05 UNK safe to buy?

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