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JIG 6762

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,867 mi
Last recorded160,867 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 6762
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 160,867 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 160,861 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 154,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 151,779 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 151,777 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 137,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 127,022 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 114,158 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 114,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,831 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 85,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,744 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 67,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,232 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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JIG 6762 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JIG 6762, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JIG 6762 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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