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AV55 RJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,588 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 66,478 miles

Both Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 66,478 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both Rear coil springs corroded

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Oct 2023 63,604 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 63,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to split and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Oct 2022 60,095 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both fronts x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner side wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to split and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,209 miles

All four tyres perished

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

Nearside front tyre starting to split on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,940 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 53,089 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Slight play found at both road wheels

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight under body corrosion in places

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,345 miles

General under-body corrosion to rear of vehicle.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 48,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/f brake biniding badly (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,458 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Nearside and offside front lower forward inner mountings (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,020 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,885 miles

All tyres beginning to split and perish

Exhaust gearbox bracket almost rusted through

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 41,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 38,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,946 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Missing

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear of mid section exhaust mount corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2008 18,375 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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AV55 RJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV55 RJJ, 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 AV55 RJJ registered?

AV55 RJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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