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EA05 DXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,182 mi
Last recorded72,182 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,182 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 69,861 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 69,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 66,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 66,876 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,759 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 64,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 60,608 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,556 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but the system is secure.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

parkbrake reaching the end of it's reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,904 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,904 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,676 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,676 miles

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,009 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

left parking brake weak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,695 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 34,905 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,860 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 29,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,081 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,165 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 DXJ 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 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

EA05 DXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 DXJ safe to buy?

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