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PE05 EHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,536 mi
Last recorded99,536 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 99,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 81,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 80,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 78,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,750 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 61,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 53,027 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 53,027 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,920 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,009 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 24 Feb 2011 41,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,543 miles

p/cover fitted underneath

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 EHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol 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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

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

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