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CX55 TKN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,588 mi
Last recorded94,588 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 TKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre size 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 94,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm - marked yellow wax (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre size 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,309 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 89,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,620 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,040 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,038 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,227 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,788 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,474 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 TKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN registered?

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

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