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EK05 EOR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,958 mi
Last recorded168,958 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 EOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 168,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 159,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 147,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 143,403 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 165,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 124,264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 124,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 114,044 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,545 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,259 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,724 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,427 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,427 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,837 miles

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

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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EK05 EOR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK05 EOR, 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 EK05 EOR registered?

EK05 EOR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is EK05 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 EOR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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