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E23 ERM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,816 mi
Last recorded106,816 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 ERM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 106,816 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components have corrosion

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2024 103,049 miles

all rear suspension components have corrosion

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 96,323 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 96,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,348 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm lower ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front wing mirror slightly deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,109 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light broken

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner wheels to steering rack slight play ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 84,109 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light broken

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner wheels to steering rack slight play ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,721 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wing mirror not fully secure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 79,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wing mirror not fully secure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside wiper slight smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,753 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,165 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and also cracked

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and also cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,689 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface cracks showing on both rear tyres

Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface cracks showing on both rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,616 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,745 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,501 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,422 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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E23 ERM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E23 ERM, 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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E23 ERM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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