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EF54 UZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 UZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 116,350 miles

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

Rear rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2026 116,350 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,502 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 114,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 112,882 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,879 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 110,163 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 110,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,474 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid rear (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 108,473 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective mid rear (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,196 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,889 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 103,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,205 miles

e s p light on dash

Fail 13 Sep 2018 97,202 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure weld mount (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

e s p light on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,020 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 74,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,112 miles

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

Nearside Front WISH BONE ARM HAS MOVEMENT AT THE BUSH

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

Offside Front WISH BONE ARM HAS MOVEMENT AT THE BUSH

Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,052 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system on dash (2.3.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater not working osf mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

both front & nsr tyres wall damage & wearing low on shoulders to limit

both rear indicator showing partly white

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,001 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 49,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,918 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,003 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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EF54 UZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EF54 UZJ, 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 EF54 UZJ registered?

EF54 UZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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