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BJ55 GGY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,006 mi
Last recorded140,006 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 140,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed under all vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 128,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 122,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,750 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,679 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,059 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 105,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes have slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes have slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 94,299 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 94,299 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,166 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 26 Aug 2014 79,742 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,742 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,165 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,864 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,325 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,766 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,289 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front 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 GGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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