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EK55 DHE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,482 mi
Last recorded151,482 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 DHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 151,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,760 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 140,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,314 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 116,314 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 104,913 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 104,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,386 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

at least 1 exhaust metal mounting is detattched from and not supporting the exhaust system.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 62,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,988 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,012 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on both edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,233 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,051 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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EK55 DHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK55 DHE, 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 EK55 DHE registered?

EK55 DHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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