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EK55 YFT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 69,254 miles

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

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

underbody suspension area and suspension components undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,485 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,316 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 21 Sep 2023 47,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,165 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2022 46,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle surface rust

Fail 24 Sep 2021 45,341 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,966 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 43,965 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 39,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 36,902 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 30,871 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,136 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 22,615 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,735 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,207 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 18,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,135 miles

front wheel tracking out

Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,461 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 9,523 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 YFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 EK55 YFT, 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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EK55 YFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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