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C3 CJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,901 mi
Last recorded191,901 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 191,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 182,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 182,768 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 172,442 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 172,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 163,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 153,739 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2013 136,794 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 136,725 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,584 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 85,258 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,519 miles

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

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

wipers worn

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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C3 CJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C3 CJX, 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 C3 CJX registered?

C3 CJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is C3 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 CJX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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