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CX05 JPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 98,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,798 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 95,788 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,042 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,257 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2019 83,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,798 miles

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2018 79,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,973 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,553 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 72,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,847 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 65,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,976 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 56,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 52,096 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,524 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,435 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 25 Mar 2010 34,611 miles

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,125 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,463 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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CX05 JPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CX05 JPJ, 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 CX05 JPJ registered?

CX05 JPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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