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MD55 CSY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,025 mi
Last recorded61,025 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 CSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,330 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,436 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 58,434 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,922 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,249 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,878 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 53,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,350 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 50,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 25 Jan 2011 41,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,493 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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MD55 CSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MD55 CSY, 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 MD55 CSY registered?

MD55 CSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is MD55 CSY safe to buy?

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