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FY05 EVD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,748 mi
Last recorded166,748 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 166,748 miles

undertrays fitted

vehicle has age related corrosion to underbody and suspension

Fail 7 May 2022 166,743 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

vehicle has age related corrosion to underbody and suspension

Pass 7 May 2021 162,734 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 162,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 158,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 155,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 154,231 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 152,167 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 150,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 147,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf Tyre Sidewall Perished

Oil leak

Osf Tyre Sidewall Perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 147,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nsf Tyre Sidewall Perished

Oil leak

Osf Tyre Sidewall Perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 144,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 144,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 141,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 139,336 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 135,097 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 135,097 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 135,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

plastic covers under car

Pass 30 Mar 2010 122,415 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,394 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,075 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 EVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EVD, 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 EVD registered?

FY05 EVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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