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BJ55 TZD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,860 mi
Last recorded168,860 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 168,860 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 168,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 163,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 158,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 152,607 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 152,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 146,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 140,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 135,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,972 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 132,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,155 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 123,637 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 123,637 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 116,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,792 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 107,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 101,013 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,849 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,050 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,190 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,146 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre bold on outter eage

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 TZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

BJ55 TZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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