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EA55 UHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,151 mi
Last recorded210,151 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 210,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 210,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 206,661 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 193,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 193,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 185,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 185,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 178,283 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 169,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 169,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 160,007 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s front fog lamp dameged

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

engine under tray not allowing front suspension inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2018 160,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front n/s front fog lamp dameged

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

engine under tray not allowing front suspension inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2018 160,007 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,270 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 152,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 142,384 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 142,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,917 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,831 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 123,830 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,638 miles

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

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

cover over eng

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,892 miles

both front and rear pads low.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 64,892 miles

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

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

both front and rear pads low.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,251 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,021 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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EA55 UHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA55 UHC, 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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EA55 UHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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