MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 10mm (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 10mm (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pastic covers fitted to outer sills.Under side of vehicle has plastic covers fitted.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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EY05 FBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EY05 FBV, 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 FBV registered?
EY05 FBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.
Is EY05 FBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EY05 FBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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