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EF55 FLH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,869 mi
Last recorded159,869 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 159,869 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 159,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 135,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 109,632 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,835 miles

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

Inner faces of Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,089 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 57,089 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,314 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,562 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 31,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF55 FLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF55 FLH, 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 EF55 FLH registered?

EF55 FLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is EF55 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 FLH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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