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BC05 JHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,136 mi
Last recorded50,136 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 50,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 45,330 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 45,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,478 miles

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

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

underfloor surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake disc back plates deteriorated

corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2022 39,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,492 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 37,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 36,492 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 34,038 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,038 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,524 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,169 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 28,169 miles

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

Both bottom ball joints (camber arms) gaiters split

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,574 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 26,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,082 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,296 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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BC05 JHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC05 JHC, 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 BC05 JHC registered?

BC05 JHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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