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MK55 WHE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,719 mi
Last recorded98,719 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 WHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,719 miles

Nearside Front damage to n/s/f inner wing cover

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 2 Mar 2016 88,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring, lower turn going out of shape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

cover and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

no dip stick for min. oil temp

Fail 27 Feb 2016 88,334 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring, lower turn going out of shape

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

cover and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

no dip stick for min. oil temp

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 81,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,570 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,726 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 54,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,882 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some travel in park brake pedal, both front tyres wearing on outer edges of treads, nearside front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall.

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 WHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHE, 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 MK55 WHE registered?

MK55 WHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MK55 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 WHE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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