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EF55 FKP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,014 mi
Last recorded131,014 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 131,014 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 131,014 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 118,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,435 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,052 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,765 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,249 miles

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))

offside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,241 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,285 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,921 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,251 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,924 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,819 miles

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat.

Plastic pannels fitted to underneath of vehicle.

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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EF55 FKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EF55 FKP, 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 EF55 FKP registered?

EF55 FKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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