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EJ55 URU

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,942 mi
Last recorded129,942 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 URU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 129,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 118,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 105,037 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,144 miles

unable to view all components due to under trays

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,250 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 88,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and perrishing / cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,429 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,966 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,044 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,044 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,669 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,636 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,677 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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EJ55 URU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ55 URU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ55 URU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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