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EO05 EDL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,122 mi
Last recorded104,122 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 104,122 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 104,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 89,469 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 89,469 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2019 82,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,024 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,824 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,983 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,611 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,136 miles

oil leak gearbox

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,222 miles

front+rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,875 miles

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)

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 EDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EDL, 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 EDL registered?

EO05 EDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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