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PE05 EES

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,172 mi
Last recorded82,172 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,172 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 82,172 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting rusted away (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Park brake staying on (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front 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 22 Mar 2016 74,710 miles

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-bonnet slightly sticking

parking brake and service brake passed on limit-x2 rear tyres on limit-

x2 front balljoints slight play and boots deteriated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 74,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded complete x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

coil spring broken o/s/f/ (2.4.C.1a)

parking brake and service brake passed on limit-x2 rear tyres on limit-

x2 front balljoints slight play and boots deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,432 miles

o/s/f/ tyre worn low-o/s/r/ tyre worn low-x2 front top mounts slightly noisy -x2 front sie lamps dim slightly

rear and front brakes juddering-engine management light on-exhaust system corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-x2 front brake pipes corroded-

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre has small cracks on the inside wall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,078 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,274 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 EES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EES, 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 EES registered?

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

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