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MT55 CRJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,749 mi
Last recorded52,749 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 CRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 52,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 49,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,757 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,479 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 36,479 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,436 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 34,436 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 34,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,047 miles

both front tyres splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,320 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 29,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,876 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,425 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,990 miles

small cut to inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,971 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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MT55 CRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MT55 CRJ, 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 MT55 CRJ registered?

MT55 CRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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