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J12 ROJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,867 mi
Last recorded86,867 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 ROJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 86,867 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 86,867 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 84,190 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 84,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 72,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,508 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,137 miles

Offside Rear Inner slight misting of oil around constant velocity gaiter

Fail 4 Jul 2019 72,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner slight misting of oil around constant velocity gaiter

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,025 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 57,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,177 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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J12 ROJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J12 ROJ, 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 J12 ROJ registered?

J12 ROJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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