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MX55 UFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 UFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,857 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 116,857 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 102,799 miles

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Front brake pads badly worn

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Nearside parking brake requires attention

Offside rear indicator faded

Rear road springs very rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2017 102,792 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Front brake pads badly worn

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Nearside parking brake requires attention

Offside rear indicator faded

Rear road springs very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,385 miles

Rear road springs rusted

Exhaust centre support bracket broken away from the pipework

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,686 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Gearbox showing signs of oil leakage

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear indicators faded

Rear metal brake pipes degrading

Rear road springs very rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2015 71,686 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Gearbox showing signs of oil leakage

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear indicators faded

Rear metal brake pipes degrading

Rear road springs very rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,806 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,806 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,198 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,407 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,657 miles

not able to check rear seat belts due to child seat and bin bags

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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MX55 UFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MX55 UFE, 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 MX55 UFE registered?

MX55 UFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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