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EX05 CWT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,856 mi
Last recorded93,856 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,856 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 93,842 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,926 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust, inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension in a corroded state

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,182 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear coil springs corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,975 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,853 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil dipstick missing

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,892 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,374 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,576 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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EX05 CWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EX05 CWT, 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 EX05 CWT registered?

EX05 CWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is EX05 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 CWT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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