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NY54 CXK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

167,445 mi
Last recorded167,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 CXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 167,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 167,444 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 163,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 163,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 157,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose - fixing missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 157,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose - fixing missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 140,684 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,796 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Middle - Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()

Exhaust mounting defective Broken @ Middle - Rear Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe/Suspension Corroded. Subframe Bushes Worn

Fail 10 Dec 2021 130,731 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed @ Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Middle - Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()

Exhaust mounting defective Broken @ Middle - Rear Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm. Worn Smooth On Edges *Strongly Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe/Suspension Corroded. Subframe Bushes Worn

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,422 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Middle - Rear Exhaust Join Clamp Fractured/Splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth @ Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 125,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Middle - Rear Exhaust Join Clamp Fractured/Splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth @ Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,816 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 117,814 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,268 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 117,268 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside parking brake efficiency on low side

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,084 miles

offside parking brake efficiency on low side

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,282 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,282 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,697 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 72,695 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,133 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 14 Jan 2009 50,961 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)

rear nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,922 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)

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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NY54 CXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NY54 CXK, 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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NY54 CXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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