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MK55 RJV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,095 mi
Last recorded119,095 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 3mm 22545 17 y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service light on

Fail 9 Nov 2020 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and bush perished (lower front) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 3mm 22545 17 y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch cover not fully secure and rubbing on tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service light on

Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,366 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 113,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,623 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,666 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 102,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

All rear suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / front arm / inner bush / slight (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on both edges

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2016 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / front arm / inner bush / slight (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on both edges

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,037 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides / front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door check strap worn

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

Offside door mirror indicator lens damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear metal exhaust mounting corroded / fragile

slight transmission fluid leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,057 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,057 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,962 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,352 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,562 miles

n/s/f tyre,inner side wall starting to crack

Fail 22 Sep 2008 19,562 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre,inner side wall starting to crack

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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MK55 RJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK55 RJV, 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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MK55 RJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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