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CX55 FFH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 134,284 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 134,284 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 127,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 118,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 109,723 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 101,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,466 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,334 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 83,334 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,148 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 83,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,055 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,202 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 73,144 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,114 miles

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,349 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

mount on rear exhaust pipe broken.exhaust still supported

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,271 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,391 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,021 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Dec 2008 23,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

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 FFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FFH, 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 FFH registered?

CX55 FFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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