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CV05 FBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,523 mi
Last recorded81,523 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 FBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 69,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 51,253 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,996 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 47,057 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 45,371 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 45,371 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 43,043 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,902 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,031 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,712 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 33,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2012 30,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 23,768 miles

o/s/f droplink gaitor split

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 23 May 2011 23,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f droplink gaitor split

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 21 May 2010 21,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 21,349 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 18,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,836 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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CV05 FBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 CV05 FBJ, 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 CV05 FBJ registered?

CV05 FBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is CV05 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 FBJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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