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EA05 NWL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,493 mi
Last recorded58,493 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 58,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,466 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 51,466 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,525 miles

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 3 Oct 2022 49,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,800 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,743 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 46,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,652 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,858 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 28 Sep 2016 43,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,879 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Under cover fitted unable to check some Parts

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,716 miles

O/S & N/S Rear tyres tear on inner wall but not reached the cords

Fail 14 Apr 2014 33,715 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

O/S & N/S Rear tyres tear on inner wall but not reached the cords

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,674 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 24,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,916 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,437 miles

both front wheels have play

both rear tyres are low on tread

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,395 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,725 miles

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

unable to see clearly,but front pads look low.

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 NWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

EA05 NWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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