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MT05 JXB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,008 mi
Last recorded160,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 160,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect rear suspension arms due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Jan 2018 147,945 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 145,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 142,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted so can not fully inspect body of vehicle

Fail 10 May 2016 142,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear one of the 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted so can not fully inspect body of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2015 138,272 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 138,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,073 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2012 130,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,248 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 2mm tread inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 118,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 111,970 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 86,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2008 86,304 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

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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MT05 JXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT05 JXB, 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 MT05 JXB registered?

MT05 JXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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