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PE05 EKR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,325 mi
Last recorded170,325 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 170,325 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 164,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 159,049 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 153,324 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 148,670 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 148,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 139,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 115,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,873 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 43,499 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,611 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 31,499 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

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

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The MOT history for PE05 EKR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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