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JH53 RRH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,540 mi
Last recorded59,540 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH53 RRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 59,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 52,940 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 48,170 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 42,288 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 42,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,738 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 30,997 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished in tread grooves

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,495 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 26,404 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,743 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,848 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,522 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,034 miles

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

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

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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JH53 RRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JH53 RRH, 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 JH53 RRH registered?

JH53 RRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is JH53 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for JH53 RRH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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