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EIG 4705

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 4705
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 98,827 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 98,827 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 89,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,818 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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EIG 4705 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EIG 4705, 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 EIG 4705 registered?

EIG 4705 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is EIG 4705 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 4705 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EIG 4705 have outstanding finance?

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