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EJ05 ZWL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,387 mi
Last recorded111,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,387 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 111,387 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 103,301 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,301 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 30 Jul 2016 99,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicators and hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Rear child seat

Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,339 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With indicators and hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Rear child seat

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,312 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,221 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,091 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 54,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,438 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,365 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 ZWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

EJ05 ZWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 ZWL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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