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EY55 MHA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,101 mi
Last recorded149,101 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 MHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 149,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox has slight leak [oil ]

Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 129,574 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 129,574 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 122,522 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,355 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,410 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 75,409 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,804 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,116 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 MHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MHA, 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 EY55 MHA registered?

EY55 MHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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