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EJ55 UYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,265 mi
Last recorded65,265 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 65,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on passenger front seat ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 65,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on passenger front seat ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,410 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 62,407 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,648 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 59,647 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2023 55,533 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,151 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,267 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 49,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 47,330 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Splash guard missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 44,486 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 34,525 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,882 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 31,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,246 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,345 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,520 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 UYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

EJ55 UYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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