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EJ55 URR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,008 mi
Last recorded174,008 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 URR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 174,008 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 164,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 156,128 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 145,906 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to pinpoint location due to under tray , underside covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 145,674 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to pinpoint location due to under tray , underside covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 132,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 132,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,713 miles

Nearside Front worn inner and outter edges

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,439 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,506 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 97,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 87,870 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted child seat

o/s/f inner door handle insucure

Fail 16 Nov 2015 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover and under tray fitted child seat

o/s/f inner door handle insucure

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check boot space due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 80,863 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Unable to check boot space due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,775 miles

Boot space full at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,701 miles

front and rear disc pads below 50% worn

front and rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,447 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 URR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

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

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