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BJ05 DAD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,863 mi
Last recorded93,863 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 93,863 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front suspension arm bushes have slight play and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes have slight play also starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NSF track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR Anti roll bar 'D' Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF rigid brake pipe corroded close to union with flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 93,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF upper Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both OSF Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front suspension arm bushes have slight play and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes have slight play also starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NSF track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR Anti roll bar 'D' Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF rigid brake pipe corroded close to union with flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,039 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,148 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 68,145 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,986 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 67,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 67,129 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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 22 Oct 2021 66,023 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))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,676 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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 2 Oct 2019 62,766 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,896 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 59,879 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,821 miles

plastic covers

Fail 6 Oct 2017 56,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,815 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 42,532 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 37,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,593 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 2,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2010 2,330 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,887 miles

all tyres cut on side walls

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 DAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BJ05 DAD, 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 DAD registered?

BJ05 DAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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