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G8 RMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

167,483 mi
Last recorded167,483 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 RMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 167,483 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 167,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 160,509 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 151,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 142,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 131,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper of two! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,125 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 92,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,037 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,271 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,973 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,035 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 15,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 11,321 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,834 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,088 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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G8 RMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G8 RMJ, 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 G8 RMJ registered?

G8 RMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for G8 RMJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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