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MP55 MGP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,513 mi
Last recorded162,513 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 MGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 162,513 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 161,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2022 161,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2021 157,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 151,383 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 151,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 141,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 141,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 133,965 miles

noise in offside rear brake

Pass 8 Feb 2017 124,088 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 124,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 114,451 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,950 miles

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 4 Feb 2015 103,950 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2014 94,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

genral corrosion to rear suspension units

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,863 miles

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 51,214 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 51,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,408 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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MP55 MGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MP55 MGP, 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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MP55 MGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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