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JW05 JMW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,074 mi
Last recorded93,074 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 JMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,074 miles

acceptable mirror ornaments and windscreen stickers*

bike removed from rear before test*

engine/gearbox oil leakage*

headlamp aims on upper limits*

rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded*

rear indicators losing orange effect*

rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded*

rear tyre worn*

shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Fail 9 Mar 2017 93,074 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both sides trailing lower arm outer ball joints* (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyre worn*

acceptable mirror ornaments and windscreen stickers*

bike removed from rear before test*

engine/gearbox oil leakage*

headlamp aims on upper limits*

rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded*

rear indicators losing orange effect*

rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded*

shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,407 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Extensive underbody plastic trays fitted.

Osf tyre well worn.

Washer operation just acceptable and motor noisey.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 74,405 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Osf upper drop link rubber cover. (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr and nsr tyre treads illegal. (4.1.E.1)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Extensive underbody plastic trays fitted.

Osf tyre well worn.

Washer operation just acceptable and motor noisey.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,017 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,431 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,993 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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JW05 JMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JW05 JMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JW05 JMW?

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What year was JW05 JMW registered?

JW05 JMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is JW05 JMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW05 JMW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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