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EY05 JGX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 83,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 76,530 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,726 miles

suspect esp fault

Fail 8 Mar 2013 57,726 miles

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

suspect esp fault

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,045 miles

esp fault indicated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,869 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,249 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 JGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

EY05 JGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 JGX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY05 JGX have outstanding finance?

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