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EY55 MKP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,525 mi
Last recorded132,525 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 MKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 124,424 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,300 miles

back exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2022 118,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

back exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 114,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 109,521 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 109,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine plate value of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,643 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 20 Aug 2013 36,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 434,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,228 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 MKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

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

Is EY55 MKP safe to buy?

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