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BJ55 GFG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,679 mi
Last recorded67,679 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 67,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2025 58,098 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 58,026 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,833 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,830 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,167 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres surface split not to cords or ply.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 26,167 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres surface split not to cords or ply.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,502 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,754 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,234 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 GFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ55 GFG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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