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EY55 MKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,544 mi
Last recorded114,544 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 MKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,544 miles

Bonnet release mechanism stiff to operate

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Middle Exhaust Hanger Broken

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 114,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release mechanism stiff to operate

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Middle Exhaust Hanger Broken

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 104,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,946 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,362 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 96,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,245 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,359 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 76,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,140 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,671 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 MKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

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

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