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J11 AJR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,729 mi
Last recorded126,729 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 AJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 126,729 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms attached to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 126,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms attached to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,217 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,291 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 117,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,655 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,892 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 105,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle under trays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 99,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle under trays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,651 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 92,651 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,124 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,772 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,675 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,919 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,397 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER TREAD

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,943 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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J11 AJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J11 AJR, 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 J11 AJR registered?

J11 AJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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