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EA05 ZVG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,972 miles

ESP unavailable message on dash.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 92,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ESP unavailable message on dash.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,186 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyre valves perished

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear brake hoses deteriorated [perishing]

Fail 1 Oct 2018 86,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyre valves perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear brake hoses deteriorated [perishing]

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,429 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 79,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,527 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% back up light on (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 115,517 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% back up light on (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,082 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake disc heavily lipped

front inner pads wearing low

front number plate deteriorated

front tyres uneven wear

offside front tyre low inside edge

offside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,914 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,828 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 72,784 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 58,345 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 58,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 30,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,994 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 22,472 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 22,472 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,977 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted under vehicle front and rear

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

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 ZVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

EA05 ZVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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