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J23 RUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,900 mi
Last recorded53,900 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 RUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,900 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 47,242 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 47,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2024 41,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,240 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 34,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 31,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,916 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 28,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 24,155 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 24,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 24,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 14,957 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 14,453 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,770 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,042 miles

rear tyres approaching wear bars

Fail 17 Feb 2011 13,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres approaching wear bars

Pass 8 Feb 2010 11,423 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,029 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,520 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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J23 RUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J23 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J23 RUA registered?

J23 RUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is J23 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 RUA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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