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JP05 JCP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP05 JCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 66,038 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,147 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,816 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2014 46,816 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,584 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 6 May 2011 24,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,669 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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JP05 JCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JP05 JCP, 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 JP05 JCP registered?

JP05 JCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is JP05 JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for JP05 JCP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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