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PE55 OWV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,889 mi
Last recorded58,889 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 58,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 57,772 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,325 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edges

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,653 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,022 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,201 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 OWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

PE55 OWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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