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JL55 RAJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL55 RAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 105,037 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 102,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 97,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 94,327 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,418 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jul 2015 87,386 miles

all 4 tyres are wearing thin on the edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 76,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,176 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 69,338 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,796 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,272 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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JL55 RAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JL55 RAJ, 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 JL55 RAJ registered?

JL55 RAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is JL55 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL55 RAJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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