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EA05 EFC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,394 mi
Last recorded143,394 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 143,394 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear (Exhaust box corroded)

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (including suspension components) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 143,331 miles

Emissions not tested (smoke visible exceeding the limit)5.2 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear (Exhaust box corroded)

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (including suspension components) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (os &n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 143,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 143,271 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 143,034 miles

EML light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 140,741 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 139,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside nearside front rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake: parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 135,679 miles

inner rack joints have slight play.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,649 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 125,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 117,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2011 114,719 miles

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 27 May 2010 105,215 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 105,213 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 85,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,941 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 EFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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