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EY55 MJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 MJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,157 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 99,907 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 99,907 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 95,001 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2023 88,466 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 88,466 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 78,025 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,553 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 74,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,001 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 69,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,809 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,792 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,757 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,812 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,939 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 47,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,817 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,301 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 MJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MJO, 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 EY55 MJO registered?

EY55 MJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EY55 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 MJO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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