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EJ54 UXK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,047 mi
Last recorded119,047 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 UXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 119,047 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 119,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,004 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 119,004 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,930 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 116,305 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,206 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 116,058 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,898 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 112,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 104,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 68,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,075 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 47,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,862 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,661 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 UXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ54 UXK, 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 EJ54 UXK registered?

EJ54 UXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is EJ54 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ54 UXK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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