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JW05 AJW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,857 mi
Last recorded103,857 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 103,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,145 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,626 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,997 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,958 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 84,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,298 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,482 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,070 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 66,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,200 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 62,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2008 22,476 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JW05 AJW, 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 JW05 AJW registered?

JW05 AJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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