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EJ55 JXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,654 mi
Last recorded116,654 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 JXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 116,654 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 107,942 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,644 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

unable to fully inspect rear inner brake pads without wheel removal

Fail 23 Feb 2018 96,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

unable to fully inspect rear inner brake pads without wheel removal

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to o/s/r n/s/r o/s/f and pipes above fuel tank

under body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,927 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank corroded

engine and body covers fitted

head light deflectors fitted

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Feb 2016 86,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes above fuel tank corroded

engine and body covers fitted

head light deflectors fitted

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 74,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,880 miles

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

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 25 Feb 2013 63,226 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,226 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,397 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,177 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 40,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 31 Oct 2008 30,043 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 30,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

EJ55 JXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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