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MK54 ZRL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,058 mi
Last recorded139,058 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ZRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 139,058 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 138,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undershields and covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 126,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nsf mirror glass broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slight corrosion and pads 70% worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have damage to outer side walls but not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm approx, 245/40/17

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords 225/45/17

Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords 225/45/17

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,020 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 77,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,226 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,025 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,383 miles

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

Nearside front jacking point pad missing

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 27,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front jacking point pad missing

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

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

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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MK54 ZRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK54 ZRL, 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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MK54 ZRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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