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MA05 JTV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,323 mi
Last recorded114,323 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 JTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 114,323 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 114,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,708 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory note mounting broken off exhaust very low loose at clamp recommend repair

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,811 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 105,062 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,618 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,932 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 67,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,187 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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MA05 JTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA05 JTV, 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 MA05 JTV registered?

MA05 JTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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