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J9 FBW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 FBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 81,217 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 81,217 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 79,732 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 78,200 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 78,195 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 76,542 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 75,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 73,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 73,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,093 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 71,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2019 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 69,734 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brake performance not tested rear brake pipe popped on brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe has snapped off from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 67,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 65,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 62,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 59,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 55,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 46,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,968 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,212 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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J9 FBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J9 FBW, 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 J9 FBW registered?

J9 FBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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