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EF55 YKA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 102,066 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 99,397 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 95,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 87,375 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,380 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 74,936 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,781 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 68,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,422 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,991 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,260 miles

Rear tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,396 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,548 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 34,548 miles

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

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 YKA 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 95%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

EF55 YKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is EF55 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 YKA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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