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EK55 YFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,645 mi
Last recorded182,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 182,645 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 182,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 182,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 182,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 177,943 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 177,943 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 172,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 168,278 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 168,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,156 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 155,756 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 155,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 137,082 miles

centre brake lamp inop

o/s/r jacking pad missing

Fail 6 May 2015 137,081 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre brake lamp inop

needs new wiper blades

o/s/r jacking pad missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,234 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 24,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,203 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Unable to check inner and outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2008 18,125 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 YFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EK55 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

EK55 YFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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