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EX05 SFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,758 mi
Last recorded157,758 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 SFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 157,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also bushes are perished and some associated suspension parts corroded and their bushes perished. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 157,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 156,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 155,558 miles

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

front & rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 16 Mar 2020 155,176 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded through lack of use

n/s front tyre close to limits & slightly damaged on outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2020 155,175 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded & slightly blowing

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2019 154,277 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front brake slow to react on RBT

Fail 14 Feb 2019 154,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure centre clamp broken & corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front brake slow to react on RBT

o/s front wiper blade

Pass 13 Feb 2018 152,184 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 152,181 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 148,258 miles

centre silencer slightly blowing, exhaust front pipe support bracket missing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 135,832 miles

exhaust front pipe support bracket missing, centre exhaust corroded, and has slight blow.

offside front tyre almost void of tread on outer edge, tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 135,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear. (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe support bracket missing, centre exhaust corroded, and has slight blow.

offside front tyre almost void of tread on outer edge, tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

center exhaust mount corroded & loose

front exhaust bracket missing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pipe bracket corroded

rear shocks in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres,(outer edges).

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,739 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 75,379 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,828 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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EX05 SFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX05 SFJ, 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 EX05 SFJ registered?

EX05 SFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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