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BJ55 ABU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,920 mi
Last recorded50,920 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 50,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 47,461 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 47,461 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 44,048 miles

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 24 Oct 2023 37,947 miles

Plastic covers covering testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2022 37,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,288 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,661 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,288 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,910 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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BJ55 ABU 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 95%.

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 ABU, 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 ABU registered?

BJ55 ABU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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