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EN55 EHD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,433 mi
Last recorded153,433 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 EHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 153,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 153,379 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 136,773 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 216,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 121,683 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 104,145 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 May 2016 104,145 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2015 89,727 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 77,986 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 77,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

Pass 15 Sep 2012 94,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,532 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 42,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,091 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,145 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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EN55 EHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EN55 EHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN55 EHD registered?

EN55 EHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is EN55 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 EHD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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