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J8 TAU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,811 mi
Last recorded135,811 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 135,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 135,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 132,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 132,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 124,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 124,125 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 114,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower front most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 114,420 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside front upper ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower front most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 106,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 102,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,144 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 73,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear pads getting low

rear tyre treads around 2-3mm in places

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,882 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyre treads around 2-3mm in places

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 68,828 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 63,525 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)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,584 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 53,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,591 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,656 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 26,455 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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J8 TAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J8 TAU, 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 J8 TAU registered?

J8 TAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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