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EJ55 USG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,746 mi
Last recorded127,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,746 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to all rear suspension arms, lower wishbones encased in plastic (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Fail 22 May 2024 127,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper most arm, one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper most arm, one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to all rear suspension arms, lower wishbones encased in plastic (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 May 2023 120,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded going on to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 119,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded going on to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 114,430 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 114,430 miles

Offside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,963 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 108,963 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,799 miles

advise tracking / tyre wear

rear seats folded seat belts not tested

Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,325 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Area (2.4.A.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,255 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 77,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,633 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,689 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 USG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

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

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