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EO05 THN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,806 mi
Last recorded99,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 THN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 99,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,312 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,475 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 11 Jun 2024 91,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 88,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,298 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 86,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 84,334 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 84,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 79,842 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 79,842 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 79,675 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,700 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,670 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 52,480 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,884 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 32,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 THN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 THN, 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 EO05 THN registered?

EO05 THN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is EO05 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 THN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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