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EO55 XTG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

139,857 mi
Last recorded139,857 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 139,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 137,353 miles

Minor stonechips in windscreen

Wear lips on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2021 132,270 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Rear discs lipped - o/s backplate rubbing

Slight play in n/s/f lower suspension (rear) arm outer ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,372 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Slight noise from n/s/f top strut bearing

slight play in n/s/f front suspension arm lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,192 miles

Front Brake discs lipped on edges

Noisy idler at front of engine

Offside Front Front track control arm outer ball joint has slight play

Offside Front rear track control arm inner bush starting to split

Rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Rear brake pipes have surface rust starting

Pass 13 Jun 2018 115,785 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Surface rust on steel brake pipes

front tyres wearing low & smooth on edges

rear exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,764 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

rear brake hoses starting to perish

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,038 miles

plastic covers fitted under car

rear pads approx 80% worn

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,652 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

play in o/s track rod end

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 77,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 68,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,128 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 45,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,306 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,615 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 XTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EO55 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

EO55 XTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is EO55 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 XTG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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