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JCM 778

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,640 mi
Last recorded159,640 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCM 778
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 159,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 156,435 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 152,508 miles

Central Rear Upper exhaust bracket corroded.

Offside Rear slight wheel arch corrosion.

Offside Rear wheel corrosion.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 150,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 146,468 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 146,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 142,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 138,647 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 138,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 133,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 133,599 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Buckle is missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,883 miles

near side rear tyre close to leagel limit

Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,210 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 112,210 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,267 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is worn unevenly

Fail 23 Apr 2015 102,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

nearside front tyre is worn unevenly

Fail 22 May 2014 93,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 93,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2013 81,827 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,883 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 65,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Outer edges of both front tyres showing wear. Sugggest alignment.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,439 miles

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

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

Outer edges of both front tyres showing wear. Sugggest alignment.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,210 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,412 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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JCM 778 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCM 778, 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 JCM 778 registered?

JCM 778 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 December 2005.

Is JCM 778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCM 778 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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