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BJ55 VYF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,342 mi
Last recorded60,342 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,342 miles

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

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

full under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 60,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 48,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,000 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,981 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 37,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 33,396 miles

parke brake performance 17% only

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,048 miles

front antiroll bar slightly out of position sitting close to offside suspension arm

Fail 13 Sep 2011 29,048 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front antiroll bar slightly out of position sitting close to offside suspension arm

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,176 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,167 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,807 miles

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 VYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

BJ55 VYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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