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EA55 VPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,986 mi
Last recorded123,986 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,811 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,462 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,339 miles

Nearside 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 VPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

EA55 VPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is EA55 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 VPZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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