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EJ55 VXA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,404 mi
Last recorded122,404 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 122,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,408 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,159 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,426 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 65,729 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 65,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 58,928 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 46,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 46,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 39,727 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 34,634 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

EJ55 VXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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