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BJ05 FZA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,270 mi
Last recorded109,270 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,270 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just meeting minimum efficiency(17%)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just meeting minimum efficiency(17%)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,860 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 88,860 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,675 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,675 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 75,611 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge not in centre 3/4

Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,794 miles

E.M.Light on

Front discs wearing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,794 miles

E.M.Light on

Front discs wearing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,769 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND PERISHED ON TREAD PATTERN

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,238 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE AND OUTER EDGE

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,679 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 FZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

BJ05 FZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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