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EN55 MWL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,895 mi
Last recorded142,895 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 142,895 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolt worn/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,181 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 101,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 92,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 87,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear to edges and tread cracking 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear to edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 72,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear to edges and tread cracking 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear to edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,780 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,103 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,198 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,691 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 45,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,821 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 34,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,499 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 MWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

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

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