MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front front fog lamp lens smashed
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front front fog lamp lens smashed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
presenter adviced
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET05 FTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 ET05 FTC, 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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How do I check the history of ET05 FTC?
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What year was ET05 FTC registered?
ET05 FTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2005.
Is ET05 FTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET05 FTC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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