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MV55 MGX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

258,271 mi
Last recorded258,271 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 258,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front ns / os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 243,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 226,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 210,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 196,488 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 196,488 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 181,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 161,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 146,831 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 134,558 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 123,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,007 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,904 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 107,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 91,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,392 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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 MGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

MV55 MGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is MV55 MGX safe to buy?

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