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PE55 JDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,697 mi
Last recorded56,697 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 JDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,588 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 54,588 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 53,089 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion { springs/ arms/ sub frame }

Fail 11 May 2021 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion { springs/ arms/ sub frame }

Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,000 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,388 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 49,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 47,155 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,640 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 44,640 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,309 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,739 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer edge wear

Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,583 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 21,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 19,792 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,813 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 12,218 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 JDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 PE55 JDZ, 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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PE55 JDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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