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EX55 HRD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,921 mi
Last recorded178,921 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 178,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 172,095 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 167,473 miles

Both headlight beam patterns slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, only just acceptable for MOT. Advise replacement soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 167,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both headlight beam patterns slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, only just acceptable for MOT. Advise replacement soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a screw in the tread and sidewall has some damage from being driven on flat

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 162,600 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 29 Nov 2022 162,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,033 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 154,672 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 154,672 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 150,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 146,780 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,850 miles

Both rear back up tail lights on

Engine management light on

Front exhaust brackets corroding

Offside Front Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 139,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear back up tail lights on

Engine management light on

Front exhaust brackets corroding

Offside Front Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on raised edges

Nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,751 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Centre (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on raised edges

Nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 12 Sep 2016 107,685 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 89,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,692 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,489 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 70,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,338 miles

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)

both front tyres treads outer edges are worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,588 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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EX55 HRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EX55 HRD, 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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EX55 HRD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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