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PE55 VVL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,401 mi
Last recorded129,401 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 VVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 129,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 128,131 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscureing components

under tray and n/s front mud gaurd damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2022 128,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscureing components

under tray and n/s front mud gaurd damaged

Pass 25 May 2021 122,037 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 122,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 102,837 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 102,837 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 92,408 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Fail 29 May 2019 92,408 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 85,530 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 81,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 77,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 69,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread.

Pass 17 May 2013 64,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 59,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

towbar swan neck not attached at time of testing

Fail 29 May 2012 59,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre has low pressure

towbar swan neck not attached at time of testing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,054 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,520 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,011 miles

centre stop lamp disconnected

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,089 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 VVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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