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JC05 RAP

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

53,348 mi
Last recorded53,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 RAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 44,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 134,689 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 37,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 127,362 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 127,188 miles

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

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

coolant leak detected from underneath radiator

Pass 17 Apr 2023 31,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,112 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 119,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,284 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 26,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 116,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 107,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,358 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 97,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,038 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 90,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,388 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,077 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front at inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,090 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust is rusty

front discs are badly worn

Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust is rusty

front discs are badly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,093 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn

wipers poor

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,075 miles

exhaust noted rusty in places

front brake discs noted slightly worn

r/n/s tyre has a small nail on the tread

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,820 miles

exhaust rusty

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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JC05 RAP is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 JC05 RAP, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JC05 RAP registered?

JC05 RAP is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2019.

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