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PE55 WKP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,849 mi
Last recorded77,849 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 77,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,999 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,019 miles

both front tyres wearing on outtrt edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front fog lamp lense smashed

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,377 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 44,854 miles

Front tyres different size to rear tyres.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,854 miles

Front tyres different size to rear tyres.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 36,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,916 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 WKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WKP, 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 WKP registered?

PE55 WKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is PE55 WKP safe to buy?

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