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MH05 JFK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,520 mi
Last recorded122,520 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 JFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 122,520 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns knocking weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 122,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded weak (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded weak (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns knocking weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,771 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 105,771 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low os,ns (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,584 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise limited inspection plastic covers

Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise limited inspection plastic covers

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,575 miles

Central Rear bracket insircure weak

Rear number plate lights dule

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,709 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 70,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn smooth inner/outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,867 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,761 miles

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

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

all four tyres have the edges scrubbed

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,573 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,912 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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MH05 JFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH05 JFK, 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 MH05 JFK registered?

MH05 JFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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