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J44 RLB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,509 mi
Last recorded106,509 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 RLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 106,509 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 106,509 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 105,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,644 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,357 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 85,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,669 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,348 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 73,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,876 miles

OSF TYRE SIGNS OF AGE CRACKING

Fail 29 Aug 2013 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSF TYRE SIGNS OF AGE CRACKING

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,988 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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J44 RLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 J44 RLB, 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 J44 RLB registered?

J44 RLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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