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EO55 XTB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,162 mi
Last recorded159,162 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 159,162 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 158,460 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 143,731 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,402 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 126,402 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all wheels have one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,435 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 107,423 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,094 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 80,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 69,188 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,099 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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EO55 XTB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO55 XTB, 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 EO55 XTB registered?

EO55 XTB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is EO55 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 XTB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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