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JJ04 JVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ04 JVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 74,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 71,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 66,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

stone chip damage on windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2023 69,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

stone chip damage on windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,325 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower underbody and components light rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,837 miles

Lower underbody parts have general light rusting

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,544 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,963 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,837 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 59,816 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,568 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,402 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 55,402 miles

Registration plate lamp not working NEARSIDE (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,507 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,507 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,311 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,206 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,206 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 39,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,261 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 33,363 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

airbag light is on

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,363 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

airbag light is on

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,921 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,279 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 22,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,219 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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JJ04 JVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JJ04 JVJ, 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 JJ04 JVJ registered?

JJ04 JVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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