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EY05 JFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,532 mi
Last recorded82,532 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 JFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,532 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 130,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 111,923 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,369 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 101,044 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 59,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 56,118 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 107,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,203 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,540 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,826 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 21,733 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,757 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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EY05 JFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 EY05 JFE, 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 EY05 JFE registered?

EY05 JFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is EY05 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 JFE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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