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EJ55 JWF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,678 mi
Last recorded145,678 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 JWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 May 2016 145,678 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 138,336 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 80,263 miles

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

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

Offside 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 7 May 2013 73,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 67,326 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ55 JWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ55 JWF, 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 EJ55 JWF registered?

EJ55 JWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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