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BJ55 LFB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,431 mi
Last recorded91,431 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,431 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,548 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 86,627 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 86,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 84,433 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,478 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,522 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,192 miles

Nearside Front worn outer edge and cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges and cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

outer sill and underbody covers

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,999 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 16 Nov 2015 70,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,153 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 69,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,838 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,465 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 65,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 28 Nov 2011 63,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,058 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 LFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

BJ55 LFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 LFB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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