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EA05 CKK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,952 mi
Last recorded66,952 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 CKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,952 miles

both front brake pipes corroded close to limit

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

unable to see rear pads fully

various steering suspension brake components inc rear subframe all showing corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

both front brake pipes corroded close to limit

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

unable to see rear pads fully

various steering suspension brake components inc rear subframe all showing corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,124 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

both sides front brake pipes showing corrosion

various steering suspension & brake components inc rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2024 66,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

both rear indicator bulbs faded

both sides front brake pipes showing corrosion

various steering suspension & brake components inc rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower effort park brake.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 62,105 miles

The rear exhaust box is very rusty.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 62,105 miles

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

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

The rear exhaust box is very rusty.

Pass 15 Feb 2020 60,852 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake low.

Rear Exhaust box is very rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2020 60,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake low.

Rear Exhaust box is very rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,871 miles

rear silencer very heavily corroded

suspension subframes & various suspension components showing corrossion

Fail 5 Feb 2019 57,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre very poor,heavily worn on edges 205/55/16v

rear silencer very heavily corroded

suspension subframes & various suspension components showing corrossion

unable to see condition of rear pads

Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,447 miles

Rear Exaust Box is very rusty

Rear Unable to see brake pad wear.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 54,447 miles

Rear Exaust Box is very rusty

Rear Unable to see brake pad wear.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,540 miles

front discs poor,showing wear & corrossion on inner faces

front tyres showing edge wear,n/s heavy 205/55/16v

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,311 miles

both front tyres showing edge wear 205/55/16v

front discs showing wear/corrossion on inner face

rear silencer showing corrossion

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,981 miles

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,978 miles

front discs showing wear/corrossion

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,291 miles

front discs showing wear/corrossion

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread 205/55/16v continental

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,097 miles

rear seats folded when presented for test

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,422 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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EA05 CKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA05 CKK, 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 EA05 CKK registered?

EA05 CKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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