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FY05 EOV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,312 mi
Last recorded119,312 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,312 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,496 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,064 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,024 miles

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

childs seats fitted rear

Fail 4 Jan 2021 98,014 miles

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

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

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

childs seats fitted rear

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,021 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 88,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 88,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,082 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 86,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking underbonnet area (7.2.3)

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,309 miles

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

handbrake needs lifting to put light out

Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on

Fail 11 Dec 2014 84,581 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 83,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake requires inspection as slight bind from rear wheels when turned by hand

rear silencer cover rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,391 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,622 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,378 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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FY05 EOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY05 EOV, 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 FY05 EOV registered?

FY05 EOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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