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AV55 EJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,196 mi
Last recorded114,196 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 114,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 107,720 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded on ends

Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 102,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 95,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 95,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,461 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,673 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 82,673 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,532 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,214 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,058 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,567 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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AV55 EJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AV55 EJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 EJX registered?

AV55 EJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is AV55 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 EJX shows 21 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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