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MJ54 XNM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,389 mi
Last recorded159,389 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 159,389 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER ABS PUMP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 158,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis under abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 152,479 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror glass slightly misted (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 143,934 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper part of chassis leg corroded next to abs unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

steering nocking when tested on hard ground

Pass 1 Apr 2021 137,853 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside inner rack gaiter

Pass 5 Mar 2020 135,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 135,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around battery/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 134,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear back box deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2019 134,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bottom arm marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,871 miles

Offside Front Lower track control arm inner bush extensively worn

both rear indicators discoloured

heavy rust on rear coil springs and anti roll bar

play in offside inner steering rack

sight hole and corrosion on nearside inner wing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,730 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 125,721 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven n/s late to apply (3.7.B.2)

front and rear brake discs very rusty

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,046 miles

play in inner rack joints

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,420 miles

excessive play in steering rack offside

Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,317 miles

exhaust bracket deterioated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 105,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket deterioated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 78,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,405 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 71,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ54 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

MJ54 XNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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