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EO55 UDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 UDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 131,262 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST BUSH ALSO LEAKING GEL / OIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST - BUSH SEPARATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 131,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST BUSH ALSO LEAKING GEL / OIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST - BUSH SEPARATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 125,698 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST BUSH ALSO LEAKING GEL / OIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST - BUSH SEPARATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 125,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST BUSH ALSO LEAKING GEL / OIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective AERO (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,689 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose HOUSING (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective ROTTEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 120,687 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose HOUSING (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

OSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective ROTTEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 114,279 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall due to being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,276 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall due to being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,199 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNT BEARINGS NOISY DURING LOCK TO LOCK TESTS

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

MUD IMPEDING UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

N/S DOOR MIRROR NOT FOLDING OUT

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD BALD & NEARING CORDS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD BALD & NEARING CORDS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SUSPECT PARKING BRAKE NOT FULLY RETARDING (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 108,199 miles

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

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNT BEARINGS NOISY DURING LOCK TO LOCK TESTS

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

MUD IMPEDING UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

N/S DOOR MIRROR NOT FOLDING OUT

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD BALD & NEARING CORDS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD BALD & NEARING CORDS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SUSPECT PARKING BRAKE NOT FULLY RETARDING (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,180 miles

(engine covers and under trays fitted)

(mud underneath and in all wheel arches impeding full inspection)

Nearside (door mirror folded in)

Nearside (exhaust hanger broken on front pipe)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front (top mount bearing slightly noisy)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 102,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(engine covers and under trays fitted)

(mud underneath and in all wheel arches impeding full inspection)

Nearside (door mirror folded in)

Nearside (exhaust hanger broken on front pipe)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front (top mount bearing slightly noisy)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,920 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXIBLE HOSE JOINT & ABOVE FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXIBLE HOSE JOINT & ABOVE FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 94,919 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXIBLE HOSE JOINT & ABOVE FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXIBLE HOSE JOINT & ABOVE FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,676 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

MOISTURE IN NSF FOG LAMP

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXIBLE HOSE JOINT & ABOVE FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXIBLE HOSE JOINT & ABOVE FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 25 Jan 2019 88,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

MOISTURE IN NSF FOG LAMP

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXIBLE HOSE JOINT & ABOVE FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXIBLE HOSE JOINT & ABOVE FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,258 miles

Front (tyres appear low on pressure)

(both door mirrors have movement on its mountings)

(engine covers fitted)

(rear exhaust hanger corroded)

(undertrays fitted)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn on extreme inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear (tyre has cut in tread area)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn on extreme inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (recommend replacement) (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 81,258 miles

(both door mirrors have movement on its mountings)

(engine covers fitted)

(rear exhaust hanger corroded)

(undertrays fitted)

Front (tyres appear low on pressure)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn on extreme inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear (tyre has cut in tread area)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn on extreme inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (recommend replacement) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,887 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERTRAYS AND FLOOR TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Jan 2017 71,874 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERTRAYS AND FLOOR TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,308 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 58,306 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,524 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,891 miles

osr tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2008 15,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,575 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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EO55 UDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO55 UDE, 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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EO55 UDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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