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CX05 UOH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,015 mi
Last recorded177,015 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 UOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 177,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 177,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 165,385 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 165,385 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 154,952 miles

Middle section exhaust bracket broken off. exhaust system still supported

Nearside & Offside rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. recommend adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 68,953 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 130,506 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 130,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 116,848 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

middle section exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,318 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 99,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,624 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,901 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 73,901 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,280 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 UOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOH, 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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CX05 UOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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