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MM05 EUD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,193 mi
Last recorded134,193 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 EUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 134,193 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,861 miles

Nearside Front back plate corrosion apparent

Offside Front back plate corrosion apparent

Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,660 miles

Front BACK Plates Corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 84,660 miles

Front BACK Plates Corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,441 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 71,441 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken,system still supported

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,284 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 63,095 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,348 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,481 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Fail 28 Jan 2014 45,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,317 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,611 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic trim fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,979 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 34,830 miles

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

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,724 miles

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

n/s front cut on outer side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,011 miles

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

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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MM05 EUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MM05 EUD, 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 MM05 EUD registered?

MM05 EUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for MM05 EUD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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