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EK05 EPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,616 mi
Last recorded148,616 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 148,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 143,086 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 5 Dec 2017 143,087 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 129,427 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 129,419 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 116,710 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,670 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 90,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

em light on

parking brake sticking

Fail 4 Nov 2012

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

em light on

parking brake sticking

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,493 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,093 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,093 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 EPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EK05 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

EK05 EPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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