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MRD 904J

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,728 mi
Last recorded113,728 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 904J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 113,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,030 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 90,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,283 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 73,264 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,922 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded which goes to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 71,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked in the tread showing the cords/ply (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded which goes to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,648 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 69,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s rear tyre has cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,337 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 67,337 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,884 miles

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under trays being fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 61,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic under trays being fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four brake discs slightly rusty

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to large plastic under trays being fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,074 miles

unable to fully inspect un der vehicle due to large plastic under tray's being fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,456 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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MRD 904J is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MRD 904J, 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 MRD 904J registered?

MRD 904J is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is MRD 904J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 904J shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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