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EF54 WDT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

261,324 mi
Last recorded261,324 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 WDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 261,324 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 256,729 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 256,729 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 247,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 233,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 221,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 202,007 miles

o/s/f wishbourne rear bush deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 177,842 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 174,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 146,667 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 144,918 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 112,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,278 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,866 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 34,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EF54 WDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF54 WDT, 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 EF54 WDT registered?

EF54 WDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is EF54 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 WDT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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