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MP55 CFK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,910 mi
Last recorded103,910 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 CFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,910 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,498 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 102,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 94,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

various plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2019 91,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

various plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,901 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 73,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,177 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 40,617 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken off but supported by rear hanger

Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,582 miles

Centre pipe mounting corroede & broken off

Cracking on off side front tyre inner & outer walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side front tyre worn on inner edgeadvise g/o check

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 29,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,715 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn very close to limits (1.8mm) limit is 1.6mm

Pass 17 May 2010 19,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,160 miles

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

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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MP55 CFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MP55 CFK, 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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MP55 CFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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