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EJ05 WZN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,061 mi
Last recorded246,061 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 246,061 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 234,986 miles

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 234,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 226,162 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 226,162 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 203,302 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 184,168 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 170,364 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 152,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 132,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 132,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,317 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 114,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 110,162 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 103,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 97,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,247 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,084 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,347 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,622 miles

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

front brake discs worn

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,226 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD OUTER EDGES. THRUST ARM BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES,TOP MOUNTS AND BRAKE PIVOT DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,279 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 28,263 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

registration plates not showing name/post code @ b/s marks.

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 WZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZN, 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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EJ05 WZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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