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JPT 348

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,821 mi
Last recorded77,821 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPT 348
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 77,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 77,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 75,742 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,737 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 73,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 66,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 64,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,523 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 60,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,524 miles

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front brake discs slightly lipped/scored

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,558 miles

Damp in front fog lamp lenses

Near side front tyre worn uneven;outer tread worn and glass cut in tread.

Registation plates slightly dirty

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,310 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 97,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,062 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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JPT 348 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JPT 348, 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 JPT 348 registered?

JPT 348 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is JPT 348 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPT 348 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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