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CX05 UNY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,819 mi
Last recorded102,819 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 102,819 miles

corrosion on underbody/suspension component's

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,603 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,840 miles

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2023 88,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,517 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 83,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 83,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 83,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,214 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,280 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt castor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,471 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 63,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,419 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,836 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,711 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,652 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 UNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

CX05 UNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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