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EP05 USW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,555 mi
Last recorded134,555 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 134,555 miles

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2025 132,391 miles

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 129,052 miles

Various underside corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 125,030 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 117,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

various underside corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 95,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,332 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 76,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,179 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 57,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,835 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Near Rear Mount Broken (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 30,811 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,075 miles

All tyres perishing and deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,034 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,910 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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EP05 USW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EP05 USW, 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 EP05 USW registered?

EP05 USW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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