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EN05 FFM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 125,583 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,350 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 117,235 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 105,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 105,755 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mid arm assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mid arm assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,838 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,677 miles

front + rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,636 miles

under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 80,636 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2017 75,314 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2016 68,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2013 47,115 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,146 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2010 28,719 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 23,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2008 18,099 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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EN05 FFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN05 FFM, 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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EN05 FFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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