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MH05 EKC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,096 mi
Last recorded119,096 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 EKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,096 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

Fail 28 Jan 2021 119,093 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing (Borderline Advise attention

Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,910 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking up block missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 114,931 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 114,931 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Unit (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 112,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 112,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 107,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,417 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 22 May 2013 85,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre has a stone in the bead

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 85,090 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre has a stone in the bead

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,312 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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MH05 EKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MH05 EKC, 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 MH05 EKC registered?

MH05 EKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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