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EJ05 OPO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,422 mi
Last recorded199,422 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 OPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 199,422 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 187,039 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake wear indicator wire disconnected

Rear parking brake pedal tight

covers & shields fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 166,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2255016 (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

engine light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside parking brake lazy

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 145,055 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 24 Aug 2015 125,848 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 124,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 103,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,295 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 93,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,090 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 84,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parkbrake slightly slow to release.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 26,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parkbrake slightly slow to release.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,951 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 67,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight play to n/s front lower arm inner bush.

Pass 13 May 2010 64,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 53,943 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 53,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,000 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 OPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ05 OPO, 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 OPO registered?

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

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