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MT55 XPE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,412 mi
Last recorded68,412 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 68,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,963 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,783 miles

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

undercover trays front to back

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,851 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,059 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,965 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,605 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,721 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 40,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,824 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 XPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

MT55 XPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is MT55 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 XPE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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