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MJ05 BTE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,108 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 10,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,265 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 97,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 72,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,662 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,873 miles

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

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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MJ05 BTE 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 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MJ05 BTE, 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

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What year was MJ05 BTE registered?

MJ05 BTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 BTE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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