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H5 JPL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,217 mi
Last recorded75,217 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 JPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 75,217 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2026 75,217 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 69,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 58,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,628 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,031 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 40,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,496 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 36,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 35,528 miles

All coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyre are slightly perished on inner walls.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,189 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,579 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 18,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,828 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,096 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,658 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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H5 JPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H5 JPL, 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 H5 JPL registered?

H5 JPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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