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BG55 PJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,538 mi
Last recorded205,538 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 205,538 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 205,531 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in the silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 194,923 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 178,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 157,890 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 146,485 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,155 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 131,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 122,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,838 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 113,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,165 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 88,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 78,186 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,261 miles

near side and off side front tyres worn on side edge

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,751 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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BG55 PJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG55 PJX, 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 BG55 PJX registered?

BG55 PJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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