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CX55 FKM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,465 mi
Last recorded102,465 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,465 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 102,464 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of the rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,516 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 96,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,231 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,798 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2013 62,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,707 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,639 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,055 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,473 miles

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 21 Oct 2008 25,360 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 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 FKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CX55 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

CX55 FKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is CX55 FKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 FKM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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