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MJ54 XNF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

214,945 mi
Last recorded214,945 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 XNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 214,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 214,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 199,487 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 184,034 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 165,899 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front mirror is misting

Wheel bearing has slight play both front very slight plate (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 149,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,140 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear generally corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 131,035 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear generally corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 114,918 miles

Nearside Front play @ road wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play @ road wheel

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 114,894 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play @ road wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play @ road wheel

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,086 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre 3/4mm but worn outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,310 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 65,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,753 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,753 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,336 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,336 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,934 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 35,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,891 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,132 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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MJ54 XNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XNF, 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 MJ54 XNF registered?

MJ54 XNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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