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BJ05 ACU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,699 mi
Last recorded38,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ACU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 38,699 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 38,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 32,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,408 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 30,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,325 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 29,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 28,251 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 26,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,650 miles

Exhaust bracket on rear section corroded/broken system still secure

Fail 11 Apr 2017 22,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust bracket on rear section corroded/broken system still secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,085 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 21,084 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks to both front tyres

drivers winscreen wiper slighty smearing screen

exhaust centre bracket corroding

zero tread on n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,912 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,467 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 17 Apr 2012 13,467 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Water ingress in O/S side repeater lense

Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,539 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 9,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 7,602 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,921 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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BJ05 ACU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BJ05 ACU, 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 BJ05 ACU registered?

BJ05 ACU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 ACU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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