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2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

150,586 mi
Last recorded150,586 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 VPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 150,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 141,465 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 121,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,922 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 101,770 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (all four) (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,615 miles

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2019 82,267 miles

Under-trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2019 82,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,714 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 43,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,570 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 13,956 miles

vehicle fitted with full under tray make inspection of underside of vehicle difficult

Pass 6 Sep 2011 3,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 2,474 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,675 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 1,447 miles

underbody trays fitted

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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J10 VPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J10 VPN, 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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J10 VPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2005.

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