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C2 GJB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,746 mi
Last recorded15,746 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 GJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 15,746 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 15,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 15,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 15,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 15,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 14,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,386 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,994 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,254 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 13,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,333 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,153 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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C2 GJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C2 GJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 GJB registered?

C2 GJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is C2 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 GJB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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