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EU55 ZNS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ZNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 71,791 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 71,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 70,209 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 70,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 68,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,114 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has slight free play.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Arm has slight play.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,440 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 52,440 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 47,526 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,729 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 1,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,032 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres approx 3mm tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 21 Sep 2011 33,032 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside and offside rear tyres approx 3mm tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,281 miles

front brake imbalance evident 21%

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,304 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cuts inner sidewalls

offside rear tyre cuts inner sidewall

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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EU55 ZNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EU55 ZNS, 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 EU55 ZNS registered?

EU55 ZNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is EU55 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 ZNS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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