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D6 EMS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

41,129 mi
Last recorded41,129 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 EMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 41,129 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 47,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 40,882 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 46,894 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,479 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 40,103 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 35,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 39,620 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 27,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 20,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,865 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,038 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 35,035 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,186 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 27,138 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,501 miles

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,087 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,824 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,586 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,880 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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D6 EMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 D6 EMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D6 EMS registered?

D6 EMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is D6 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 EMS shows 29 tests with a 93.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D6 EMS have outstanding finance?

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