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EEZ 1723

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,896 mi
Last recorded236,896 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 1723
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 236,896 miles

Both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake pedal requires attention

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 235,368 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 235,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 231,359 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 220,186 miles

advise foot handbrake doesn't return properly either faulty return spring or incorrectly adjusted inboard hand brake shoes at rear handbrake warning light active but handbrake working ok recommend further investigation

advise offside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play

Fail 7 Oct 2021 220,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight no beam pattern bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front suspension arm lower ball joint excessive play chalk marked for correct arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise foot handbrake doesn't return properly either faulty return spring or incorrectly adjusted inboard hand brake shoes at rear handbrake warning light active but handbrake working ok recommend further investigation

advise offside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2020 211,413 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 200,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 285,276 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 171,724 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Jul 2017 171,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Jul 2016 154,879 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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EEZ 1723 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEZ 1723, 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 EEZ 1723 registered?

EEZ 1723 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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