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PE05 EHH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 100,759 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,704 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 94,569 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 94,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to brake discs [all]

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,124 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,356 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 88,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,202 miles

glow plug warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,030 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 EHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE05 EHH registered?

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

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