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GE03 EZE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,799 mi
Last recorded56,799 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE03 EZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 56,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 55,715 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2024 55,060 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 55,059 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 51,540 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,347 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 50,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,894 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 45,631 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,088 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,915 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,467 miles

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

advice emission too low to read pass

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,847 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,336 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 32,336 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,387 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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GE03 EZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GE03 EZE, 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 GE03 EZE registered?

GE03 EZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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