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BJ05 ADX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,671 mi
Last recorded113,671 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ADX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 113,671 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front worn on inner and outer egdes

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

unable to check seat belt nsr due to child seat

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangement light on

Front and rear numberplates slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,058 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,703 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,360 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 31 Mar 2009 43,360 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

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 ADX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ADX, 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 ADX registered?

BJ05 ADX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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