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BJ55 GDY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,652 mi
Last recorded190,652 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 GDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 190,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2021 176,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2021 176,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 161,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 142,780 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 25 Mar 2019 142,780 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,733 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 135,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 126,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,330 miles

H.I.D. lights fitted unable to identify output

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

h.D.I.lights fitted unable to quontify output

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,814 miles

H.I.D. lights fited unable to quontify output

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,847 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

offside beam pattern slightly poor

Fail 12 Jul 2010 67,989 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,977 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 GDY 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 BJ55 GDY, 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 GDY registered?

BJ55 GDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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