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MA05 JUF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,908 mi
Last recorded150,908 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 150,908 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,008 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 136,008 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 122,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,834 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint.

both front tyres bald on inner edges and close to cords.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,727 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 JUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

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

Is MA05 JUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 JUF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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