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OE54 EXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,593 mi
Last recorded151,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 EXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 151,593 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 151,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 130,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view advise replacement (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise service or repair (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage to maximum (8.3.1d)

brake pedal slightly spongy

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,789 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to min

park brake only just reaches effort

rear n/s brake noisey

Fail 7 Jan 2016 105,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing close to min

park brake only just reaches effort

rear n/s brake noisey

Pass 6 Jan 2015 99,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is starting to scrub outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,794 miles

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

rear discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,249 miles

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

front discs worn

offside front tyre is starting to scrub edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,222 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 79,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,073 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

offside rear indicator discoloured

Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,108 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 49,025 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,364 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 EXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE54 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

OE54 EXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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