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EY55 MMU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,093 mi
Last recorded228,093 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 228,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 195,463 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 195,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 151,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 128,188 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,579 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,090 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN 2.0MM

STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES

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 MMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

EY55 MMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is EY55 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 MMU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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