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CX55 DNO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,236 mi
Last recorded74,236 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 DNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,236 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,858 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,028 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,786 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2017 69,785 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,715 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,528 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 65,528 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,214 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 51,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,531 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,615 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 33,614 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,243 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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CX55 DNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX55 DNO, 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 CX55 DNO registered?

CX55 DNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CX55 DNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 DNO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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