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EA55 UGS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,977 mi
Last recorded173,977 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 173,977 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 173,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2018 164,960 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 164,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 250,504 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 areas (8.3.1d)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 149,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 144,380 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 138,122 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 138,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 131,867 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,473 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,610 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 UGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

EA55 UGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is EA55 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 UGS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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