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EA55 VPX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,708 mi
Last recorded151,708 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 151,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 151,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 138,238 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 126,457 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 126,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 113,884 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 113,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,639 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 100,633 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,389 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,451 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,957 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,387 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 VPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA55 VPX?

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What year was EA55 VPX registered?

EA55 VPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is EA55 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 VPX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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