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MJ05 YBD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,414 mi
Last recorded102,414 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,414 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 102,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 86,257 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 82,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,355 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 77,396 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 77,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2015 73,346 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2015 73,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2014 68,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2013 64,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 60,066 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 55,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 45,712 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pad check.

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,358 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 YBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YBD, 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 MJ05 YBD registered?

MJ05 YBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 YBD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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