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EY05 BBZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

238,122 mi
Last recorded238,122 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 238,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle has slight corrosion underbody, sills, chassis and suspension components

Fail 19 Nov 2021 238,122 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle has slight corrosion underbody, sills, chassis and suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 225,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 204,960 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 204,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 187,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 170,877 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 170,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 139,316 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 139,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 102,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,124 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 63,124 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,968 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,402 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,285 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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EY05 BBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EY05 BBZ, 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 EY05 BBZ registered?

EY05 BBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EY05 BBZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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