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EB05 JMB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,108 mi
Last recorded59,108 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB05 JMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,108 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Feb 2025 57,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 54,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 52,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 52,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 49,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,680 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 46,676 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 43,629 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,438 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 37,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,467 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 29,378 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 29,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 26,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 13,644 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)

Pass 15 May 2008 9,394 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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EB05 JMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel 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 EB05 JMB, 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 EB05 JMB registered?

EB05 JMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EB05 JMB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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