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J50 SKB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,432 mi
Last recorded120,432 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 SKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 120,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,589 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 117,351 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 115,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,467 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,017 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 104,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,143 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,751 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,879 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,521 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,736 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,682 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,356 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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J50 SKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J50 SKB, 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 J50 SKB registered?

J50 SKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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