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EF05 HSO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,197 mi
Last recorded141,197 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,197 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 140,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 123,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,772 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 111,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 100,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,243 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,243 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,120 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall close to cords

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 HSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

EF05 HSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EF05 HSO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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