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MJ05 VNW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,573 mi
Last recorded49,573 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,016 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,531 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,506 miles

both rear tyres getting thin

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,071 miles

n/s rear tyre getting thin

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,241 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 20,178 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,178 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,195 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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MJ05 VNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MJ05 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

MJ05 VNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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