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EJ05 BFN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,516 mi
Last recorded163,516 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 163,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear metal arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,594 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 146,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,558 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,932 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,303 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,746 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 8 Jan 2016 90,746 miles

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

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,395 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 76,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,833 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,833 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,040 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,873 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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EJ05 BFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ05 BFN, 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 EJ05 BFN registered?

EJ05 BFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 BFN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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