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FY05 EWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,983 mi
Last recorded136,983 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 136,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 121,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,486 miles

Both Rear Coil springs corroded

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle underneath

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 80,177 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 77,298 miles

EML on

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

Pass 16 May 2012 73,729 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 69,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 65,855 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 65,855 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 54,624 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 41,460 miles

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

off side front headlamp beam image weak.

undershield fitted.

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 EWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

FY05 EWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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