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IJI 38

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,765 mi
Last recorded77,765 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 38
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 77,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 74,718 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 74,717 miles

Emissions unable to be completed All readings too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,854 miles

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

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2023 71,793 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,810 miles

Centre rear exhaust bracket corroded off/system secure

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2022 68,756 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall cracking/perished cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear exhaust bracket corroded off/system secure

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,483 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 66,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,248 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,697 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 53,617 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 53,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,926 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,291 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,968 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,491 miles

fuel filler flap out of alignment

n/s front bumper marked

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,547 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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IJI 38 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 IJI 38, 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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IJI 38 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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