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CX54 EZT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,251 mi
Last recorded132,251 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 EZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 132,251 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 124,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 120,434 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 120,398 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at brake hose end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged chunk out of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at brake hose end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at brake hose end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at brake hose end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 115,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at brake hose end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged chunk out of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at brake hose end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at brake hose end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at brake hose end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,941 miles

park brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Dec 2020 110,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Dec 2019 105,998 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 105,998 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,088 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 101,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 95,847 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 95,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,892 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,941 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 83,478 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,398 miles

SILL COVERS AND VEHICLE UNDER COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,474 miles

slight binding to o/s/r wheel, n/s/f tyre wall wearing thin.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,320 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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CX54 EZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX54 EZT, 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 CX54 EZT registered?

CX54 EZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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