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CE55 FEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,281 mi
Last recorded189,281 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 189,281 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 144,632 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 144,632 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 107,239 miles

full length plastic floor tray fitted

off side front tyre damaged @ outer side wall

parking permit in swept area

plastic oversills fitted

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,992 miles

full length floof tray fitted

near side front tyre wearing at edges

plastic oversills fitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly (possible camber fault)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 77,992 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

full length floof tray fitted

near side front tyre wearing at edges

plastic oversills fitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly (possible camber fault)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 56,730 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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CE55 FEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE55 FEU, 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 CE55 FEU registered?

CE55 FEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is CE55 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 FEU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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