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E5 ERC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,681 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,568 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,916 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,677 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,241 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 72,241 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,905 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,644 miles

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,254 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,160 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 30,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2010 25,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,793 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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E5 ERC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E5 ERC, 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 E5 ERC registered?

E5 ERC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is E5 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 ERC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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