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BJ55 HPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,302 mi
Last recorded164,302 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 164,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 163,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 147,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 227,682 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 227,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 217,815 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 131,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut not to cord

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 126,558 miles

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

Offside Front inner edge of tread

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 20 Feb 2017 12,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front inner edge of tread

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,992 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 121,992 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,593 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 114,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,991 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Mar 2011 85,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,306 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,952 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 HPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

BJ55 HPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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