MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,754 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
plastic under trays fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
plastic under trays fitted
vehicle under trays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
vehicle under trays fitted
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JF05 GBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 JF05 GBN, 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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How do I check the history of JF05 GBN?
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What year was JF05 GBN registered?
JF05 GBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.
Is JF05 GBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for JF05 GBN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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