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88 JWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,063 mi
Last recorded46,063 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 JWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visable rigid pipes coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 45,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 45,084 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,640 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 32,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 29,724 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 28,167 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 28,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 25,371 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 25,371 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 22,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,326 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,995 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall and wheel

Fail 26 Oct 2012 17,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall and wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a small cut on outside sidewall .

Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,383 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 8,017 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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88 JWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 88 JWC, 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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88 JWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is 88 JWC safe to buy?

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