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BJ05 JYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,416 mi
Last recorded133,416 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 133,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2023 133,411 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,941 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FLEX ON DOWN PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 115,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT. MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FLEX ON DOWN PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,915 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,910 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,297 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,994 miles

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

Nearside 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)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,876 miles

both front tyres starting to split in tread and wear on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted to near side rear unable to fully inspect seat belt

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

underside mostly covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,689 miles

child seats fitted to off side and near side rear unable to fully inspect seat belts

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge and low on tread (2-2.5mm)

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,372 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,470 miles

Both front wheels wearing on outer edges - advise wheel allignment

Fail 14 Sep 2010 50,466 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)

Both front wheels wearing on outer edges - advise wheel allignment

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,626 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,626 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 JYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYZ, 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 JYZ registered?

BJ05 JYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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