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EN05 TSO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,316 mi
Last recorded137,316 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 137,316 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 129,014 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 121,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak underside ()

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

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 88,374 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 88,374 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,617 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,531 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,758 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,545 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 TSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN05 TSO registered?

EN05 TSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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