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EJ55 MRV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 MRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 130,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 115,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 110,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 104,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 99,588 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 99,476 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 93,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,121 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,964 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 31,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,372 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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EJ55 MRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ55 MRV, 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 EJ55 MRV registered?

EJ55 MRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ55 MRV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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