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EA05 MWV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,996 mi
Last recorded92,996 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,996 miles

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

rear heatshield loose

Fail 26 Aug 2021 92,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear heatshield loose

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,170 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 84,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,602 miles

Engine management light stays On

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a wear

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has cuts

Offside Front Outer Tyree has a wear

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,415 miles

EML on

Nearside Front tyre has various cuts in sidewall ( not to cords )

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on

Nearside Front tyre has various cuts in sidewall ( not to cords )

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,360 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,926 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,805 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall has a tiny cut and slight perish

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 53,478 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,776 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 51,746 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 29,375 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 MWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA05 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

EA05 MWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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