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EA55 VPT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,263 miles

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

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

front Tyrer walls have damage

rear sub frame very corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,764 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,960 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,254 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 76,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,982 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,538 miles

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge down to 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 61,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,481 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,086 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,390 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED NO CORDS EXPOSED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED NO CORDS EXPOSED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 14,485 miles

near side front tyre cut no cords exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,257 miles

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

near side front tyre wall cut

Fail 27 Oct 2008 11,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side front tyre wall cut

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 VPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

EA55 VPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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