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EF05 YZD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,255 mi
Last recorded111,255 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 111,255 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 109,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 104,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 99,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 91,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 85,755 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 76,069 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,644 miles

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

slight play in o/s door mirror

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,924 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 52,924 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,346 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,684 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,138 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,409 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 YZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 YZD registered?

EF05 YZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is EF05 YZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 YZD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF05 YZD have outstanding finance?

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