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AW55 EAW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW55 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,296 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,375 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,701 miles

Exhaust centre mounting bracket corroded and broke , system still adequately secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,403 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded off, system adequately supported

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,638 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,599 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 71,599 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,283 miles

nsr and osr coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,405 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,135 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,743 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,590 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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AW55 EAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AW55 EAW, 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 AW55 EAW registered?

AW55 EAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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