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P22 ERA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,393 mi
Last recorded110,393 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 ERA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,393 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 110,391 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,776 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 100,774 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,330 miles

Advise front tyres are 225/45/17 and rear are 245/40/17

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has several cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 245/40/17 dot 0212 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished 225/45/17 dot 4017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 245/40/17 dot 0212 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Service B exceeded by 369 days

Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,330 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise front tyres are 225/45/17 and rear are 245/40/17

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has several cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 245/40/17 dot 0212 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished 225/45/17 dot 4017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 245/40/17 dot 0212 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Service B exceeded by 369 days

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,316 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,303 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,228 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2017 80,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,872 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermittant fault with os side repeater

Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,695 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,283 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 5 Mar 2010 32,272 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,331 miles

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)

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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P22 ERA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P22 ERA, 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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P22 ERA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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