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EF55 FLP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,583 mi
Last recorded128,583 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 128,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 123,908 miles

EML light on

Fail 13 Dec 2016 123,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML light on

Offside Front Inner strong advise looks low

Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,598 miles

EML light on

Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,142 miles

225/50/16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

225/50/16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 19 Dec 2013 89,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

offside front tyre wearing edges

rear tyres gettong low

strong advise nearside front tyre close to legal limit wearing edges no cords present

Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

offside front tyre wearing edges

rear tyres gettong low

strong advise nearside front tyre close to legal limit wearing edges no cords present

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,113 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,375 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,839 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,732 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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EF55 FLP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

EF55 FLP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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