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MT55 CRX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,950 mi
Last recorded116,950 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 CRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 116,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2020 103,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,224 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,103 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

slight corrosion on exhaust centre pipe outer casing and hangers

Pass 20 May 2015 86,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,792 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front gog light lens cracked

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 76,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front gog light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,390 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,509 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,350 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 CRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CRX, 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 CRX registered?

MT55 CRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for MT55 CRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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