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PE55 JSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,988 mi
Last recorded44,988 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 JSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,988 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,641 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 42,641 miles

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

Engine managment light on

Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,023 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,511 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,126 miles

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

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 JSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

PE55 JSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is PE55 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 JSZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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