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H11 JBY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,891 mi
Last recorded55,891 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 55,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS RUBBING ON SUSPENSION ARM

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2026 55,891 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS RUBBING ON SUSPENSION ARM

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,062 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 51,559 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 49,876 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 49,876 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 47,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 45,868 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,875 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 32,772 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 30,064 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,505 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,451 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 23,431 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 21,283 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,695 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,332 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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H11 JBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H11 JBY, 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 H11 JBY registered?

H11 JBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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