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864 EAO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,079 mi
Last recorded65,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration864 EAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 65,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has thorn in inner sidewall and leaking air

Pass 4 Jul 2023 63,655 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 62,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,487 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,027 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 52,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,325 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,380 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,194 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 33,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,656 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 15,804 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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864 EAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 864 EAO, 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 864 EAO registered?

864 EAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is 864 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 864 EAO shows 21 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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