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F20 MJB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,094 mi
Last recorded58,094 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 58,094 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 57,831 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 57,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 56,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 55,366 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,219 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,927 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 52,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,483 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2018 45,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,994 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,137 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,517 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,382 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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F20 MJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F20 MJB, 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 F20 MJB registered?

F20 MJB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is F20 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 MJB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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