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PE05 EEN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,105 mi
Last recorded175,105 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 175,105 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 172,146 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 169,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 166,183 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective deteriorated ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 166,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective deteriorated ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 161,615 miles

under body has cover/tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2017 161,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under body has cover/tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2016 157,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 138,134 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 138,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 137,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 126,015 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 126,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,957 miles

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

o/s front caliper slight leak?

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,286 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 EEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PE05 EEN, 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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PE05 EEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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