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EO05 EEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,585 mi
Last recorded127,585 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 EEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 127,585 miles

Engine management lamp showing fault

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 127,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arms (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp showing fault

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 117,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 1.81mm (205/55R16 91w) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in traed (marked) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2.30mm (205/55R16 91w) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and leaking (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rear and rear mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 1.81mm (205/55R16 91w) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in traed (marked) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2.30mm (205/55R16 91w) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,419 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and minor leak (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 104,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and minor leak (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,351 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,889 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 75,889 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,633 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,794 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,597 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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EO05 EEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EEU, 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 EEU registered?

EO05 EEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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