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EO55 UCX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,356 mi
Last recorded97,356 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 UCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,356 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 80,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,441 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,582 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 72,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,094 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,356 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,883 miles

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

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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EO55 UCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EO55 UCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO55 UCX registered?

EO55 UCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EO55 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 UCX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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