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J888 PBT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,412 mi
Last recorded162,412 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 PBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 162,412 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 158,984 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 152,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 144,397 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 135,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,156 miles

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

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,332 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside + offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,264 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 94,867 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,973 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,972 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,459 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,800 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,961 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,961 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT FOG/DRIVING LAMPS NOT LIGHTING.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,734 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,030 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,215 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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J888 PBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J888 PBT, 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 J888 PBT registered?

J888 PBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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