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MJ55 DXB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,303 mi
Last recorded46,303 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 DXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2026 46,303 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 44,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 43,055 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 40,618 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,126 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,709 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyre has small cracks inner side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,128 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,896 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,426 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,009 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,244 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,139 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,139 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 17,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,820 miles

Offside Rear 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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MJ55 DXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJ55 DXB, 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 MJ55 DXB registered?

MJ55 DXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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