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EA05 MXP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,456 mi
Last recorded162,456 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 162,456 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,163 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 88,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and below limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,961 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and under side

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,287 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,910 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,949 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 MXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

EA05 MXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is EA05 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 MXP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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