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OE54 EVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,402 mi
Last recorded143,402 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 143,402 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 130,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 125,565 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 122,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 119,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,381 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 102,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,011 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 93,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,742 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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OE54 EVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OE54 EVJ, 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 OE54 EVJ registered?

OE54 EVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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The MOT history for OE54 EVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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