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JK05 JVK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,410 mi
Last recorded77,410 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK05 JVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded all to flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 77,395 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded all to flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 68,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 68,481 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of pair inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 40,427 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

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

Pass 30 May 2015 34,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 25,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 19,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front and rear tyres starting spilting

wipres gone hard

Pass 17 May 2012 17,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 16,092 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,739 miles

off side front inner side wall damge on tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 12,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,586 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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JK05 JVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JK05 JVK, 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 JK05 JVK registered?

JK05 JVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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