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MK55 RMX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,223 mi
Last recorded151,223 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 151,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 143,289 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 143,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,953 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 131,951 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 131,950 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 129,544 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2017 124,199 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 124,199 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 120,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 112,294 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 112,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,105 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 105,105 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,638 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 88,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,969 miles

front brake pads getting worn,

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,649 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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MK55 RMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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