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JW05 ABW

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,427 mi
Last recorded35,427 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 35,427 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 29,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 24,421 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 24,420 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cut to cords in badly cracked/perished tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cut to cords in badly cracked/perished inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 18,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavily on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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JW05 ABW is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,100 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JW05 ABW, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JW05 ABW registered?

JW05 ABW is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2020.

Is JW05 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW05 ABW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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