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EY55 BDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,988 mi
Last recorded78,988 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Jun 2020 65,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 May 2019 62,802 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 62,774 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 59,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,934 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 58,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,564 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,065 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2010 50,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,639 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2008 33,752 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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EY55 BDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EY55 BDE, 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 EY55 BDE registered?

EY55 BDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is EY55 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 BDE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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