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J5 MRJ

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,573 mi
Last recorded43,573 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 MRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 43,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,774 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,214 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,058 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 29,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom arm (upper) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 29,041 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 5 Jan 2018 28,694 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 28,310 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,907 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,949 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 26,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 22,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 MRJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 J5 MRJ, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J5 MRJ registered?

J5 MRJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is J5 MRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 MRJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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