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BJ55 AAX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,143 mi
Last recorded111,143 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 111,143 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 111,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 97,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,026 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,060 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 81,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,939 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 60,939 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,396 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 16 Sep 2013 49,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,115 miles

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

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 7 Oct 2008 19,007 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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BJ55 AAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BJ55 AAX, 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 BJ55 AAX registered?

BJ55 AAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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