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EF05 HTO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,280 mi
Last recorded146,280 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 146,280 miles

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))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 146,280 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 145,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 144,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 138,552 miles

Exhaust bracket broken (centre)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 138,510 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken (centre)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,512 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 127,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 112,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,390 miles

engine light on

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,709 miles

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.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,709 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,690 miles

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.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 68,690 miles

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.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,837 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 55,832 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,217 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2009 55,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,770 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 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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EF05 HTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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