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FY05 EPN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,524 mi
Last recorded76,524 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 76,524 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,708 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,958 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,382 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,903 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 62,857 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,535 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,801 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,950 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 42,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has thorn in the side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,687 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 25,920 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,501 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,281 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,611 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 19,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,926 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 EPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

FY05 EPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is FY05 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 EPN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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