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EFZ 4754

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,524 mi
Last recorded125,524 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 4754
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 125,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake travel high

Fail 23 Apr 2020 125,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

parking brake travel high

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 120,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 115,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded and x1 hanging bracket missing but system adequately supported

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 115,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and also has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded and x1 hanging bracket missing but system adequately supported

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 112,602 miles

Multiple punctures in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front track rod end balljoint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 3 May 2017 112,600 miles

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

Multiple punctures in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front track rod end balljoint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bracket & bolts missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge & possibly punctured 3 times

o/s rear indicator bulb faded

slight oil contamination on engine ribbed drive belt

very slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar droplink ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,950 miles

undertrays fitted covering some under vehicle components

Pass 7 May 2015 89,969 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 89,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 58,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EFZ 4754 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EFZ 4754, 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 EFZ 4754 registered?

EFZ 4754 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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