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MW55 EDR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,228 mi
Last recorded110,228 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 EDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,228 miles

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

slight play in front suspension

Pass 27 Nov 2021 105,741 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 105,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,032 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 99,477 miles

fuel light on

rear discs corroded

service light on

Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,813 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 94,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2015 82,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,555 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,318 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,643 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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MW55 EDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW55 EDR, 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 MW55 EDR registered?

MW55 EDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MW55 EDR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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