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MT55 VPK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,002 mi
Last recorded51,002 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,002 miles

suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,132 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 50,131 miles

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

All suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 48,915 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,852 miles

Under trays fitted

suspension components showing corroison

Pass 26 Oct 2020 46,234 miles

Under trays ftd

Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,368 miles

under trays ftd

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,780 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,052 miles

both front bearings play

under trays ftd

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing play

Offside Front wheel bearing play

under trays ftd

Fail 27 Oct 2016 38,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing play

Offside Front wheel bearing play

rear tyres poor condition

under trays ftd

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,469 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,304 miles

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,282 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,180 miles

13 pin towing socket tester indicates a fault

Run flat lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,580 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

gear oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 26 Oct 2009
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,838 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 VPK 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 90%.

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 VPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT55 VPK registered?

MT55 VPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MT55 VPK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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