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MW05 MJW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,773 mi
Last recorded152,773 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 MJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 152,773 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 146,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 135,029 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 124,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 200,501 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint facing up marked in yellow (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint facing down marked in yellow (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 111,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,281 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,271 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 92,256 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,072 miles

both front foglight lens broken

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,988 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 64,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,578 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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MW05 MJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW05 MJW, 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 MW05 MJW registered?

MW05 MJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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