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EY55 MHO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,379 mi
Last recorded43,379 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 MHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 43,379 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 43,379 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 41,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 40,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 40,544 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Secondary bonnet release catch broken.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,380 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 36,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 36,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,916 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 35,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,893 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,233 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 31,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,973 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,652 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 20,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,144 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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EY55 MHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EY55 MHO, 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 EY55 MHO registered?

EY55 MHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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