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MT55 VEH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,107 mi
Last recorded117,107 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 117,107 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 117,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,692 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,890 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 97,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,330 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,080 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,833 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,316 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 71,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,332 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,187 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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MT55 VEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT55 VEH, 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 MT55 VEH registered?

MT55 VEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is MT55 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 VEH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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