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EN55 MWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,667 mi
Last recorded154,667 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 MWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 154,667 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 129,869 miles

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 9 May 2017 129,865 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 20 Oct 2016 127,883 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,578 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,616 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,226 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 68,952 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,963 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 39,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,997 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,513 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)

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 MWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EN55 MWC, 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 EN55 MWC registered?

EN55 MWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is EN55 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 MWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN55 MWC have outstanding finance?

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