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MK55 WGO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 WGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 122,238 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,295 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 93,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items

Under-trays fitted obscuring view to testable items

Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,906 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from back box (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring view to testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,374 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

keep check on o/s/f backplate condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,109 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre side wall damaged and cut

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,037 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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MK55 WGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MK55 WGO, 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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MK55 WGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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