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ET54 CYL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,294 mi
Last recorded72,294 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 CYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,294 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 72,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 63,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2013 63,679 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,514 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,056 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 13,149 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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ET54 CYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET54 CYL, 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 ET54 CYL registered?

ET54 CYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is ET54 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 CYL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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