MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Engine Management Lamp illuminated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
under trays fitted obscuring component view
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine Management Lamp illuminated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
under trays fitted obscuring component view
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension components slightly corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK05 RYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?
EK05 RYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is EK05 RYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK05 RYD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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