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MV55 CNC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,230 mi
Last recorded155,230 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 CNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 155,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 135,837 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 110,410 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,559 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 103,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,708 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,719 miles

Rear hand brake low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,899 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 63,931 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,548 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 56,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,482 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MV55 CNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV55 CNC, 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 MV55 CNC registered?

MV55 CNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for MV55 CNC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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