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G20 JRT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 JRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2026 74,369 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn beyond tread pattern inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 69,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,401 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 65,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 60,470 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 54,597 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,209 miles

Exhaust bracket at rear broken

Pass 5 Dec 2019 44,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 43,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 40,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit ( currently 3 mm ) 225/50/r16

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,308 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,835 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2012 30,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,643 miles

Limited view underbody belly pan fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,007 miles

Limited view under body belly pan

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,553 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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G20 JRT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 G20 JRT, 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 G20 JRT registered?

G20 JRT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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