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PE55 GXB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,927 mi
Last recorded79,927 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 GXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,174 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,155 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 69,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,384 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 68,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,729 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,229 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,252 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,227 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 46,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,012 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 42,999 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,117 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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PE55 GXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE55 GXB, 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

How do I check the history of PE55 GXB?

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What year was PE55 GXB registered?

PE55 GXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 GXB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE55 GXB have outstanding finance?

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