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BJ55 GFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,198 mi
Last recorded126,198 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,198 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 126,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,267 miles

front tyres low

wear front disc

Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,642 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres low edges

wear front disc

Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,414 miles

wear front disc

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,435 miles

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

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 GFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

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

Is BJ55 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 GFV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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