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2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,667 mi
Last recorded98,667 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,667 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 98,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,339 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe and arms have general corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2019 94,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated No rachet audible. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,570 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but still adequatley supported

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,407 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanger bracket missing but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre started to perish/crack in tread and sidewall

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush started to split/perish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre started to perish/crack in tread and sidewall

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,659 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,896 miles

ADVISE- ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED

ADVISE-HAND BRAKE FOOT PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,729 miles

front number plate deteriorating

oil level low

rear number plate deteriorating

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 SEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SEO, 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 SEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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