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J5 HBJ

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,194 mi
Last recorded96,194 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 96,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, also edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 96,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, also edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 85,685 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 85,657 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 74,674 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

front tyres worn edges

Pass 17 Feb 2023 62,620 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 62,620 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 50,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,432 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 41,432 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,997 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,207 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,675 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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J5 HBJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 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 J5 HBJ, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J5 HBJ registered?

J5 HBJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2014.

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