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CH05 MJH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,588 mi
Last recorded99,588 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH05 MJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 8 Oct 2013 99,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

slight distortion on front brake disc

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs worn

slight wear in offside steering rack end joint

Fail 1 Nov 2011 77,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

slight wear in offside steering rack end joint

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CH05 MJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CH05 MJH, 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 CH05 MJH registered?

CH05 MJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is CH05 MJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH05 MJH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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