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EO05 XMT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,316 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 123,316 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 123,316 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 105,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,145 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,948 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,034 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,894 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,889 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,739 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 XMT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EO05 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

EO05 XMT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is EO05 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 XMT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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