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PE55 WLD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,838 mi
Last recorded135,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 WLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 135,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 130,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 125,453 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 116,944 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 111,344 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,830 miles

Front both antiroll bar links has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 88,830 miles

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

Front both antiroll bar links has slight play

Front both wheel bearings has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,565 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,966 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 48,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 37,348 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,278 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2013 31,768 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre has deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2012 29,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2012 29,654 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,501 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,160 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,122 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 WLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD registered?

PE55 WLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for PE55 WLD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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