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EY05 EUV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 EUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 92,789 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 92,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 81,996 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 75,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front seat does not tilt and slide at time of test ( No acces to rear seats via nearside).

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts very slow to retract when fully extended at time of test.

Offside rear light cluster broken at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front seat does not tilt and slide at time of test ( No acces to rear seats via nearside).

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts very slow to retract when fully extended at time of test.

Offside rear light cluster broken at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,264 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,241 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 11,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 EUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EUV, 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 EUV registered?

EY05 EUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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