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PE05 EKG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,606 mi
Last recorded125,606 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 125,606 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 125,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 111,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2011 94,145 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 88,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,330 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 EKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EKG, 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 EKG registered?

PE05 EKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is PE05 EKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 EKG 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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