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EJ05 ZWY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,412 mi
Last recorded165,412 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 165,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 157,862 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 153,048 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 148,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 145,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 139,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 132,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 126,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 118,364 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 118,364 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 109,833 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 88,625 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 88,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,390 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 ZWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EJ05 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

EJ05 ZWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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