MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
rear brake flexi hoses perishing
rear springs corroding
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
slight wear to rear D rubbers
wear to both rear anti roll bar links
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
slight wear to rear D rubbers
wear to both rear anti roll bar links
n/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing
n/s/r anti roll bar D rubber slight wear
n/s/r child seat fitted
slight wear to both rear anti roll bar links
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
slight wear to rear anti roll bar D rubbers
slight wear to rear anti roll bar links
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
slight wear to rear anti roll bar D rubbers
slight wear to rear anti roll bar links
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily lipped and rusty (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 5 watt festoon bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre's heavy outer edge wear
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre's flat
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front tyre's heavy outer edge wear
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre's flat
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
brake pad warning light on
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
o/s/f tyre has inner edge wear
tyre pressure warning system on dash
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/f tyre has inner edge wear
tyre pressure warning system on dash
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play n/s/f track rod.
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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EU55 JFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 EU55 JFY, 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 EU55 JFY registered?
EU55 JFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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