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MD55 CTK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,501 mi
Last recorded124,501 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 CTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 124,501 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front o/s n/s front obligator mirrors slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 124,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front o/s n/s front obligator mirrors slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 107,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 89,831 miles

Offside front tyre outer edge/shoulder slightly worn

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 68,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,766 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,766 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,199 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 45,199 miles

coil spring broken OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,030 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,289 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,344 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,252 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 CTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MD55 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

MD55 CTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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