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EY54 EJC

2005 Mercedes-benz 300

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,751 mi
Last recorded130,751 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 30058,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 EJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 130,751 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 130,751 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 129,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 122,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 112,382 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 112,382 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2008 103,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade rubber split at end

wear detected at both sides front lower ball joints not considered to be excessive

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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EY54 EJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 300 in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,920 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 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY54 EJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EY54 EJC registered?

EY54 EJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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