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EU05 OPS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,824 mi
Last recorded153,824 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 153,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 153,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,268 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 135,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,950 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bouth side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 123,690 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 121,267 miles

corrosion forming to offside sill

corrosion forming to rear exhaust

undershields fitted inspection difficult

Pass 10 Jul 2015 117,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 97,820 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 97,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,490 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,189 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,166 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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EU05 OPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EU05 OPS, 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 EU05 OPS registered?

EU05 OPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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