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EF05 HRX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,231 mi
Last recorded172,231 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 172,231 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2025 169,664 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 164,285 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 158,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 1 Nov 2022 154,800 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Fail 1 Nov 2022 154,792 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 22 Oct 2021 147,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 143,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 138,919 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 138,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 133,824 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 133,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch trim insecure (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 127,149 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 127,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 107,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 105,240 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 100,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 94,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,710 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake pads very low

slight turbo boost leak

Pass 2 Jan 2010 79,995 miles

Engine/gearbox/floor and sill covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 74,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 66,012 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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EF05 HRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EF05 HRX, 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 EF05 HRX registered?

EF05 HRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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