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EX55 MZY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,654 mi
Last recorded86,654 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 May 2017 86,654 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full undertray fitted and cannot check all brake pipes.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,392 miles

Full undertray fitted and cannot check front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,624 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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EX55 MZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX55 MZY, 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 EX55 MZY registered?

EX55 MZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EX55 MZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 MZY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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