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EO55 XTV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,218 mi
Last recorded176,218 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 176,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2024 171,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 164,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 159,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 150,136 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 150,136 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 144,887 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 134,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 127,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 127,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 94,578 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,945 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,299 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 62,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 61,620 miles

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

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

n/s fog light broken

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,620 miles

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

n/s fog light broken

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,822 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

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 XTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XTV, 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 EO55 XTV registered?

EO55 XTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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