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EJ54 YYB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,678 mi
Last recorded128,678 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 128,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 121,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 111,536 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 111,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front windscreen cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2017 111,039 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose broken (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet will not open all under bonnet checks will have to be done after repairs

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front windscreen cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts in sidewall not to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

not all seatbelts checked kiddie seat fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,310 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,287 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 83,287 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,538 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 74,416 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2009 53,124 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 53,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,340 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YYB, 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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EJ54 YYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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