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EX55 MYR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,187 mi
Last recorded122,187 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 122,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 122,187 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 113,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear, & rust underneath (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 113,909 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear, & rust underneath (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,777 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 109,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp unit damaged

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

Offside Headlamp unit damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2023 101,784 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp unit damaged

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

Offside Headlamp unit damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 90,224 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 90,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,494 miles

All four tyres tearing in tread area

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various visible pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Fail 18 Feb 2019 86,492 miles

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

All four tyres tearing in tread area

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various visible pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,671 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,964 miles

Both front tyres wear to outer edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 63,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 56,616 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack in tread(205/55r16 91v)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,735 miles

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,673 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 29,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,735 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 MYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MYR, 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 EX55 MYR registered?

EX55 MYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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