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EA55 USV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,527 mi
Last recorded112,527 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 USV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 175,479 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside Front, Offside Front and Nearside Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,037 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,117 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES OF FRONT TYRES

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES OF FRONT TYRES

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,813 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 54,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,480 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 37,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,983 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall kerbed

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 USV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EA55 USV, 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 USV registered?

EA55 USV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is EA55 USV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 USV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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