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EN54 SWW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,494 mi
Last recorded102,494 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 SWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,494 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear coil springs corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 102,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear coil springs corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,896 miles

emissons too low to be recorded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,054 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 23,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,440 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 31,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge advised

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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EN54 SWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EN54 SWW, 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 EN54 SWW registered?

EN54 SWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is EN54 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 SWW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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