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BJ05 XUU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,970 mi
Last recorded111,970 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,970 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2018 111,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,142 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 104,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 94,864 miles

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 85,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 85,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 79,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 75,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 71,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 67,968 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,575 miles

oil on gearbox sump

Pass 16 May 2008 55,476 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 XUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 XUU registered?

BJ05 XUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is BJ05 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 XUU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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