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EY05 JFX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,612 mi
Last recorded96,612 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,612 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,802 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,871 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,917 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 69,319 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 105,134 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 105,134 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,104 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,636 miles

Damage to offside rear door and sill.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,426 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 JFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY05 JFX registered?

EY05 JFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is EY05 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 JFX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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