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BJ05 FGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,761 mi
Last recorded150,761 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 150,761 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 147,045 miles

slight play in steering rack joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 139,004 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2018 139,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 133,076 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x2 D bushes have slight movement (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 133,075 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 126,717 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 126,717 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,338 miles

ALT BELT AND TENSIONER NOISEY

EML ON

Fail 14 Sep 2015 118,338 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 108,218 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 77,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,804 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 40,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,254 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,880 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 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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BJ05 FGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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