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EA05 PLO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,376 mi
Last recorded128,376 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 PLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,376 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 126,777 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 123,131 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,408 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 96,966 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,862 miles

Oil leak

Slight tyre sidewall damage N/S/F.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,809 miles

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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EA05 PLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA05 PLO, 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 EA05 PLO registered?

EA05 PLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is EA05 PLO safe to buy?

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