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J600 EMH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,408 mi
Last recorded143,408 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 EMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 143,408 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 143,391 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 143,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 143,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 143,146 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 140,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 137,621 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 134,872 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 132,812 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 131,400 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 130,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front tyres cuts to outer walls

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 130,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front tyres cuts to outer walls

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 125,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

plastic covers fitted to both outer sill panals and all floors

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/sf tyre has a large cut on outer wall

Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,094 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,875 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,123 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,466 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to left front tyresidewall but no cords exposed

damage to left rear tyre sidewall but no cords exposed

damage to right front tyre sidewall but no cords exposed

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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J600 EMH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 J600 EMH, 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 J600 EMH registered?

J600 EMH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is J600 EMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 EMH 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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