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MT55 VOD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,715 mi
Last recorded112,715 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,715 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 112,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,827 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 108,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 106,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 98,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,820 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 92,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,579 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine fault light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,288 miles

EML on

SRS light on.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,732 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 61,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,306 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,992 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,020 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge of tyre

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 VOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MT55 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

MT55 VOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is MT55 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 VOD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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