MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats collapsed at time of test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering pump very noisy on full lock but is still working would advise further investigation required
Brake performance not tested due to condition of front tyres cords excessively exposed (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats collapsed at time of test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering pump very noisy on full lock but is still working would advise further investigation required
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service due
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service due
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ55 JXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JXD, 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 JXD registered?
EJ55 JXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.
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