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EA05 ZVV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,123 mi
Last recorded109,123 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,598 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,935 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,434 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,018 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 ZVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

EA05 ZVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is EA05 ZVV safe to buy?

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