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BJ55 SZK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,124 mi
Last recorded74,124 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 74,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front washer slightly blocked

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 74,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front washer slightly blocked

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,358 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 56,080 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2023 56,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,068 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front deteriorating, cracks in tread and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front deteriorating, cracks in tread and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

headlight lenses deteriorating

rear suspension bed and suspension arms corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,162 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 54,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,326 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,736 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded and pealing off

rear exhaust hanger corroded and loose from exhaust system, exhaust still secure.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,473 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 46,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,587 miles

both front tires have fatigue cracks advise renewal

Fail 17 Sep 2015 43,587 miles

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

both front tires have fatigue cracks advise renewal

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight deterioration to both rear tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,844 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,807 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 27,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,741 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 24,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,478 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 20,469 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 SZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 SZK, 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 SZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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