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BJ05 FZK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,139 mi
Last recorded126,139 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,139 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,139 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 115,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 102,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 98,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 88,903 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,828 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 78,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,232 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,880 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,593 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 FZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 FZK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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