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EJ55 JWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,266 mi
Last recorded136,266 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 JWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 136,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 133,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 133,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake reading much lower than o/s

Nearside Rear tyre wearing much faster in middle of tread

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

o/s/f & n/s/f mirror slightly loose

Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower suspension rear arm lower ball joint very slight play in it

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Pass 16 Nov 2017 101,973 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low tread

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing very slight play in it

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

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

very slight blow on front flexi exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

long travel noted to parking brake lever

Fail 21 Nov 2016 90,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

long travel noted to parking brake lever

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 86,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,916 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,484 miles

some wear to both rear tyres.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,707 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,242 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,840 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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EJ55 JWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JWN, 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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EJ55 JWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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