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EJ55 URM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,288 mi
Last recorded86,288 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 URM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,289 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 74,286 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 61,120 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 61,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 46,849 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 46,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,892 miles

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

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

Rear Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,314 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,570 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 30,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 27,305 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,318 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre on tread pattern has deep cut but not exposing any cords

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,722 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,886 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,464 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 URM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 URM, 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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EJ55 URM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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