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MP55 CGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

232,836 mi
Last recorded232,836 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 CGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 232,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor underbdy and suspension at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 227,912 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 215,643 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 210,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 204,070 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 204,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 185,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 173,519 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 162,074 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 153,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 150,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 147,883 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 143,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 143,691 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 132,236 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 120,992 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 120,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,820 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 91,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CGZ, 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 MP55 CGZ registered?

MP55 CGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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