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EO05 EBG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,149 mi
Last recorded144,149 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 144,149 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 144,149 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 134,627 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 134,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 121,647 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,663 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 107,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,006 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,603 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 76,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,855 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,303 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 45,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,774 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,919 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,635 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,948 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,062 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,685 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,691 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 17,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EO05 EBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EO05 EBG, 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 EO05 EBG registered?

EO05 EBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EO05 EBG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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