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EA55 VPL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,367 mi
Last recorded91,367 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,367 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 91,367 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 77,705 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

front screen swept areas show extensive surface scratches such as those caused by a defective wiper blade.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

nearside front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 13 Mar 2021 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is extensively split/deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

front screen swept areas show extensive surface scratches such as those caused by a defective wiper blade.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

nearside front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 26 Jan 2020 65,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage. (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracked on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing,cracking outer sidewall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing,cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are cracking

front and rear brakes are noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2015 52,585 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front number plate damaged but is clearly readable

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,243 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 50,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,617 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 33,617 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 27,882 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,882 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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 VPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPL, 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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EA55 VPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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