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EK54 FKC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 112,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,764 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front obstruction hanging from interior mirror

under body corrosion (general)

Pass 2 Feb 2024 108,686 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 108,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,583 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 97,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,179 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 96,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,351 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower marked in yellow crayon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer TURN SIGNAL CRACKED

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,008 miles

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON

Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,656 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 80,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,579 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,146 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,144 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 58,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,777 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 47,988 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,870 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,440 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,380 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 26,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EK54 FKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK54 FKC, 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 EK54 FKC registered?

EK54 FKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2005.

Is EK54 FKC safe to buy?

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