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EA55 FFL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,446 mi
Last recorded133,446 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 133,446 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 133,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,615 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 112,667 miles

Nearside rear tyres 2mm

offside rear tyre has a temp repair in tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,309 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,290 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 81,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,542 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,653 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,367 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres are low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front door mirror assembly loose

nearside front door repeater lamp lens cracked

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 FFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

EA55 FFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is EA55 FFL safe to buy?

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