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J444 RSL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,600 mi
Last recorded144,600 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 RSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 144,600 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 142,472 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 142,472 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 139,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,760 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2021 126,748 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearward at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust hanging bracket detached mid section

Fail 7 Mar 2020 112,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearward at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust hanging bracket detached mid section

Pass 7 Mar 2019 105,110 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,508 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,893 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,783 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 82,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,821 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,492 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,410 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,268 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,924 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

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 RSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RSL, 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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J444 RSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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