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BJ05 FGD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 82,666 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 76,868 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,235 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,924 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,303 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 FGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ05 FGD, 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 FGD registered?

BJ05 FGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 FGD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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