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J444 LMU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,835 mi
Last recorded124,835 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 LMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 124,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 112,990 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 107,873 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 107,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,602 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 99,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2022 91,800 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,545 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 73,659 miles

Rear exhaust hook broken

Fail 30 Dec 2017 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust hook broken

Pass 7 Jan 2017 72,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 69,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 69,804 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,316 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 61,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,732 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 47,135 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn recomend replacement at next pad change

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 10 Nov 2009 41,606 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wear both front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,606 miles

wear both front brake discs

Fail 30 Sep 2008 36,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,665 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 32,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J444 LMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J444 LMU, 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 J444 LMU registered?

J444 LMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is J444 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 LMU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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