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BJ55 LFL

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,063 mi
Last recorded209,063 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 209,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 209,059 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 200,894 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 200,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 186,095 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 172,218 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 170,921 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 170,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 167,696 miles

Both front tyres are worn heavily on edges

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and rear pads getting low

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 13 Nov 2014 161,437 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 150,811 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 150,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,725 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 138,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 126,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,451 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,107 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outside edge.The nearside is worn the worst

Pass 5 Nov 2008 87,684 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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BJ55 LFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 LFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 LFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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