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EK54 FKN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,005 mi
Last recorded126,005 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 126,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 126,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 119,661 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,795 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 107,715 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 6 Dec 2016 90,391 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,833 miles

under trays fitted

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,249 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 55,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 41,391 miles

Offside 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 31 Dec 2010 35,535 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,985 miles

n/s and o/s front wheels have slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,551 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 20,596 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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EK54 FKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK54 FKN, 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 EK54 FKN registered?

EK54 FKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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