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C10 GJR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,783 mi
Last recorded111,783 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 GJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,783 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 111,782 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

general corrosion on multiple suspension components.

Pass 16 Jan 2025 103,819 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Slight play in front anti roll bar link arms

Fail 16 Jan 2025 103,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Slight play in front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,000 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2024 92,994 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,316 miles

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

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

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 87,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,093 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,901 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,099 miles

Both rear springs rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,099 miles

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

Both rear springs rusty

Front Inner Brake pads low

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,469 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 76,469 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,915 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,108 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,714 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2010 38,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,078 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,659 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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C10 GJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C10 GJR, 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 C10 GJR registered?

C10 GJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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