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PE54 XDD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 XDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,429 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 130,427 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 126,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost of two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 124,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,876 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rear view mirror glass heavily tinted

Offside Front road wheel inner rim has been repaired / welded

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rear view mirror glass heavily tinted

Offside Front road wheel inner rim has been repaired / welded

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view tinted (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view tinted (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also support bracket corroded and weak (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output condensation inside (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum (3.5.1g)

under body sheilds fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight imbalance to rear brakes which would suggest taht the braking system requires inspection or repair

Fail 15 Apr 2015 51,059 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,667 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,808 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,641 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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PE54 XDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE54 XDD, 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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PE54 XDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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