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J19 GRH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 GRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,795 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 94,794 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,599 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,028 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,942 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,100 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,493 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 82,493 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,618 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,399 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

d/door mirror indicator damaged

side skirts fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,911 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,315 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 50,315 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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J19 GRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 J19 GRH, 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 J19 GRH registered?

J19 GRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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