MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in steering rack joints
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket detached (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
undertrays fitted
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 D bushes have slight movement (2.4.F.3)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 D bushes have slight movement (2.4.F.3)
Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable x2 have slight play (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working x1 (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted x2 (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable x2 have slight play (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge (4.1.E.1)
ALT BELT AND TENSIONER NOISEY
EML ON
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR LOWER (2.4.G.2)
ALT BELT AND TENSIONER NOISEY
EML ON
Front DISCS CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 FGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?
BJ05 FGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is BJ05 FGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ05 FGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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