MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose both nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass degraded (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discolored (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discolored (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fore most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted
All four tyres low on tread
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ55 VYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 VYB, 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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How do I check the history of BJ55 VYB?
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What year was BJ55 VYB registered?
BJ55 VYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2005.
Is BJ55 VYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ55 VYB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BJ55 VYB have outstanding finance?
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