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MJ55 VWF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,321 mi
Last recorded61,321 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 52,622 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,950 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 45,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,356 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 29,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

full lower engine/box & side floor covers fitted.

n/s/r tyre has a tack in tread.

rear tyres getting worn.

rear tyres have some light cracking to inner sidewalls

Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,101 miles

full lower engine/box & side floor covers fitted.

n/s/r tyre has a tack in tread.

rear tyres getting worn.

rear tyres have some light cracking to inner sidewalls

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,745 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 22,734 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,301 miles

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

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 VWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ55 VWF, 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 MJ55 VWF registered?

MJ55 VWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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