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EJ54 HXY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,878 mi
Last recorded123,878 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 HXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 123,878 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 123,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,690 miles

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

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

under guards fitted restricting proper examination of items

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,665 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,347 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 112,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,071 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 100,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,810 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,890 miles

front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,332 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre has cracks intread and wall

Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,292 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 93,292 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,873 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,445 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 75,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

offside fog light lens broken

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,746 miles

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

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

offside fog light lens broken

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,544 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,032 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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EJ54 HXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ54 HXY, 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 EJ54 HXY registered?

EJ54 HXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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