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EY05 UEC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,218 mi
Last recorded159,218 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 159,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 148,662 miles

rear brake flexi pipes perished and cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2020 145,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,110 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly misshaped

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,665 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Fail 17 Jul 2018 123,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 113,812 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

Front brake pads are getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,049 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which are obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jul 2016 104,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which are obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EY05 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

EY05 UEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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