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J600 DGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

156,989 mi
Last recorded156,989 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 DGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 156,989 miles

2exhaust mountings corroded off

Offside Front brake disc warped

Fail 21 Feb 2024 156,986 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2exhaust mountings corroded off

Offside Front brake disc warped

Fail 28 Nov 2023 156,935 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated pooor condition (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs light on (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 24 Nov 2022 153,248 miles

front number plate delaminated

Fail 16 Nov 2022 153,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front number plate delaminated

Pass 1 Dec 2021 147,640 miles

front suspension banging on bumps possible front shock absorbers

Fail 30 Nov 2021 147,640 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front suspension banging on bumps possible front shock absorbers

Pass 18 Nov 2020 142,416 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 142,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 138,774 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 138,772 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 138,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 132,495 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 132,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 124,465 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 102,747 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,685 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,296 miles

Drivers door mirror housing loose but not insecure so it is likely to fall off

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,706 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff and engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,353 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,977 miles

both rear tyres on limit

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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J600 DGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 J600 DGJ, 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 J600 DGJ registered?

J600 DGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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