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FY05 EUL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,149 mi
Last recorded118,149 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,149 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve

Fail 28 Mar 2019 118,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve

Pass 11 Apr 2018
Pass 8 Apr 2017 140,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 140,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,865 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 79,865 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,779 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,833 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 69,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,081 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 64,081 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,243 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 51,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,477 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,477 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear door doesn't always unlock

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,345 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 EUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FY05 EUL, 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 EUL registered?

FY05 EUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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