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FY05 EVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,517 mi
Last recorded128,517 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 128,517 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 108,534 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,366 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,276 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,748 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 57,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,576 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 EVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

FY05 EVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is FY05 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 EVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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