MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
Exhaust bracket broken (centre)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust bracket broken (centre)
ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED
EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED & ONE METAL HANGER WORN OF & NOT SUPPORTING
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HAVE A BIG LIP , STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
PARKING BRAKE NOISY WHEN APPLIED , NEED REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT , STRONG ADVICE
ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED
EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED & ONE METAL HANGER WORN OF & NOT SUPPORTING
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HAVE A BIG LIP , STRONG ADVICE (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PARKING BRAKE NOISY WHEN APPLIED , NEED REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT , STRONG ADVICE
engine light on
exhaust bracket corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
accident damage to offside rear wheel arch.
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
accident damage to offside rear wheel arch.
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres cracking and slight cuts.no cords showing.
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres cracking and slight cuts.no cords showing.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake pad warning light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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EF05 HTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EF05 HTO, 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 HTO registered?
EF05 HTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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