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JAN 465W

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,889 mi
Last recorded26,889 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 465W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 26,889 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress in N/S indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play in steering wheel - vertical movement (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 25,975 miles

Central Rear brake light nor working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 25,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,587 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 25,394 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 24,954 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 24,476 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 23,760 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 23,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,594 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 22,594 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,347 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 21,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,017 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,582 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number blistered advise front number plate cracked advise

Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,817 miles

condensation in n/s repeater lamp

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

water ingress into rear number plate front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 7,995 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 5,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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JAN 465W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JAN 465W, 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 JAN 465W registered?

JAN 465W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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