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BT05 JUX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,693 mi
Last recorded166,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 166,693 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 159,243 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 159,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By Fog lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,689 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 152,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 142,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 134,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 134,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 125,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 105,860 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s parking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,804 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 86,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 84,201 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 83,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,898 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,201 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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BT05 JUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT05 JUX, 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 BT05 JUX registered?

BT05 JUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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