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PE05 EKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,908 mi
Last recorded65,908 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 65,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,058 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,083 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,178 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 36,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,093 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 36,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,922 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 35,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,680 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,220 miles

Engine malfuntion light on?

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,937 miles

Some corrosion on front and rear brake discs friction surfaces.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,223 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,269 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,194 miles

front number plate slightly faded

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 EKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 EKO, 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 EKO registered?

PE05 EKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is PE05 EKO safe to buy?

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