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JM05 KAM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,510 mi
Last recorded93,510 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM05 KAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 93,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225 45 17, inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 93,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225 45 17, inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,927 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,220 miles

2 x rear lamps damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 78,193 miles

2 x rear lamps damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 78,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2 x rear lamps damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2021 71,849 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lamp lens damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,287 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 62,012 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and small cuts not down to cords

Nearside Rear light unit damaged over indiactor

Offside Rear tyre getting near tread bars 2mm

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

Rear exhaust mount starting to corrode

stone chip front screen

Fail 24 Aug 2019 62,012 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and small cuts not down to cords

Nearside Rear light unit damaged over indiactor

Offside Rear tyre getting near tread bars 2mm

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust mount starting to corrode

stone chip front screen

Pass 18 Aug 2018 59,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear lens broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 59,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear lens broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 55,615 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 55,612 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 50,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,956 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,209 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,497 miles

Slight Corrosion Front and Rear Discs (Inner Faces)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 18,689 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,689 miles

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

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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JM05 KAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JM05 KAM, 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 JM05 KAM registered?

JM05 KAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is JM05 KAM safe to buy?

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