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EY05 JGO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,543 mi
Last recorded120,543 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 120,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 112,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,830 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of most components

Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of most components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,698 miles

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,150 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,415 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,410 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 19 Mar 2008 27,234 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EY05 JGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JGO, 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

How do I check the history of EY05 JGO?

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What year was EY05 JGO registered?

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

Is EY05 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 JGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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