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EK55 MRY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,669 mi
Last recorded127,669 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 127,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 124,986 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,496 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 122,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside front and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre scrubbing inner and outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,977 miles

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

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

REAR PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS OF 17%

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 110,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread. 205/55/16

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers.

front brake pads over half worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,917 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to scrub on outer tread 205/55/16

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,222 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 86,093 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,093 miles

nearside front tyre slight outer wall damage.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 55,810 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,280 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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EK55 MRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK55 MRY, 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 EK55 MRY registered?

EK55 MRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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