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CX55 XDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,364 mi
Last recorded178,364 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 178,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 150,998 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 141,215 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 141,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 128,678 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides running low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,929 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 112,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight blue smoke durring acceleration

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,243 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 99,213 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 99,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2013 94,221 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,584 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 88,520 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,902 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 74,898 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Fail 14 Aug 2010 74,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 XDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

CX55 XDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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