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EA55 FEK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,221 mi
Last recorded131,221 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 129,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 125,408 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 122,820 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 122,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 120,096 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 120,092 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,844 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,909 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 113,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 111,695 miles

n/s & o/s front tyre treads slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,789 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 107,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 101,879 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 98,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,142 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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EA55 FEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 EA55 FEK, 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 EA55 FEK registered?

EA55 FEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2005.

Is EA55 FEK safe to buy?

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