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PE05 EEP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,137 mi
Last recorded110,137 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 110,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 97,985 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 97,971 miles

Emissions not tested engine cannot be raved because engine has a nock (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,944 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 91,944 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

possible injector seal leaking

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,327 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,323 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,695 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,294 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,849 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged (225/45Y17)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,706 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 EEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EEP, 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 EEP registered?

PE05 EEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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