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PE05 EJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,732 mi
Last recorded124,732 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 124,732 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 102,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,982 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,884 miles

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f tyre sidewalls slight damage

Advise:n/s/r tyre has a nil in inner edge & slight sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 76,884 miles

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f tyre sidewalls slight damage

Advise:n/s/r tyre has a nil in inner edge & slight sidewall damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 68,697 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 62,784 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 EJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJZ, 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 EJZ registered?

PE05 EJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for PE05 EJZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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