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J5 OTR

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,285 mi
Last recorded45,285 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 OTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 45,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 45,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 May 2024 40,886 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 40,886 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear plates have incorrect spacing, should be J5 OTR, not J5O TR (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 May 2023 37,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 32,466 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))

Pass 17 May 2021 25,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 23,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 20,152 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch liners, body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to vehicle and engine components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 16,529 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 OTR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 OTR registered?

J5 OTR is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is J5 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 OTR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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