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EF54 WDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,509 mi
Last recorded163,509 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 WDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 163,509 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 160,312 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2025 160,312 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2024 157,346 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 157,244 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on and around rear subframe

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,372 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 148,576 miles

Rear under seal corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,599 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 140,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 134,324 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 134,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 128,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 196,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,325 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 2 May 2013 98,889 miles

emissions ok

Fail 30 Apr 2013 98,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions ok

parking brake return requires attention

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,490 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,144 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 84,144 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s/r child seats fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2009 63,500 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near and off side rear child seats

Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near and off side rear child seats

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 WDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

EF54 WDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is EF54 WDE safe to buy?

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