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MJ54 XNB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,865 mi
Last recorded139,865 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 XNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 139,865 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Dec 2013 116,518 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 116,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Advise o/s lower arm also replaced

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML showing at time of test.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,142 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 96,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML showing when tested.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 82,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 82,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 76,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cut offside front tyre tread

items hanging from mirror

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 76,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cut offside front tyre tread

items hanging from mirror

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The rear number plate has deterioration.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 62,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The rear number plate has deterioration.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,618 miles

Offside 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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MJ54 XNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ54 XNB, 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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MJ54 XNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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