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PE05 CAO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,107 mi
Last recorded300,107 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 300,107 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

engine cover

esp light on

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 29 May 2014 276,469 miles

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

nearside fronr suspension bush worn

Fail 28 May 2014

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

nearside fronr suspension bush worn

Pass 6 Jun 2013 247,481 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 247,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 212,530 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 212,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front suspension ball joints are worn and dangerous

Pass 19 Apr 2011 182,391 miles

front discs wear

Pass 12 Apr 2010 150,755 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

small stone chip to windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2010 150,754 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2009 112,729 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,732 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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PE05 CAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE05 CAO, 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 PE05 CAO registered?

PE05 CAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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