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EK05 RXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,171 mi
Last recorded135,171 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 RXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 135,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 127,500 miles

cracks around n/s/f tyre inner side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,416 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 118,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 98,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 93,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 85,773 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 82,737 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,599 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 71,301 miles

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 RXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

EK05 RXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 RXJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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