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EK55 OGT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,009 mi
Last recorded98,009 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,009 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,481 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

esp warning fault

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,899 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,132 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 33,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,164 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 OGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

EK55 OGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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