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EA05 ZVE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,824 mi
Last recorded72,824 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,824 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 68,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,297 miles

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged 225/50r16

Fail 17 Feb 2015 65,297 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged 225/50r16

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,111 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,111 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,008 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,098 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,458 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 ZVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

EA05 ZVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EA05 ZVE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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