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EA55 VRC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,346 mi
Last recorded152,346 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 152,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases last part exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

all under car surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 143,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 143,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 137,728 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 128,149 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted-

Pass 15 Jun 2018 119,849 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 119,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,481 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,367 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

rear brake disc's starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jul 2016 107,330 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front inner brake pads getting low

rear brake disc's starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2015 94,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,701 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,652 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,272 miles

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2009 28,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,828 miles

slight wear on offside front tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2008 21,827 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear on offside front tyre

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 VRC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

EA55 VRC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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