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B5 JBX

2015 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,028 mi
Last recorded103,028 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 103,028 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 102,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 91,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 91,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 81,874 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 81,874 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material white powder corrosion noted to ends of nsr and osr brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,316 miles

access to underside of vehicle limited

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,800 miles

access limited to underside

Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 37,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,337 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,427 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 25,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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B5 JBX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 B5 JBX, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B5 JBX registered?

B5 JBX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2015.

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