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JF55 EMA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,435 mi
Last recorded117,435 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF55 EMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 117,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 117,101 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 114,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 111,086 miles

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

engine covers an under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 111,086 miles

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

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

engine covers an under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,827 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on the edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,553 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar rubbers.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 89,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in both rear anti roll bar rubbers.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 79,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,594 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,460 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,510 miles

Nearside Inner 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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JF55 EMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JF55 EMA, 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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JF55 EMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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