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PE55 JRO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,577 mi
Last recorded141,577 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 JRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger broken (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 141,572 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working drivers mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger broken (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 135,086 miles

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both front antie roll bar bushes worn

both rear antie roll bar bushes worn

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,531 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING CORROSION

FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 8 Feb 2016 131,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING CORROSION

FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,842 miles

fuel pipes showing corrosion

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play in all rear suspension bushes

Fail 13 Feb 2015 110,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes showing corrosion

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play in all rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight play in both rear drop link arms

slight play in both rear roll bar bushes

slight play in offside and nearside front ball joints

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,707 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 66,707 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,970 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 JRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JRO, 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 PE55 JRO registered?

PE55 JRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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