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ET55 EDR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,832 mi
Last recorded165,832 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 EDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 165,832 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 165,832 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 158,486 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 158,484 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle fluctuation on braking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 145,334 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 145,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 138,665 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 138,663 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 130,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 screen chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 127,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,909 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 119,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 111,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 106,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,164 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,027 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 97,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 90,595 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,813 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,054 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,401 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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ET55 EDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET55 EDR, 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 ET55 EDR registered?

ET55 EDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is ET55 EDR safe to buy?

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