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CX55 XCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,496 mi
Last recorded116,496 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 116,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 111,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,509 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 105,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,901 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 97,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 87,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,819 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,229 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,820 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 73,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,073 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,733 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,859 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,128 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 XCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

CX55 XCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for CX55 XCZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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