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BX55 OJY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,453 mi
Last recorded178,453 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 OJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 178,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 173,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and to both front hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 164,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 157,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 149,384 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 149,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 145,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexi hoses and no access (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 145,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexi hoses and no access (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 136,752 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,527 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 135,521 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 133,788 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 133,788 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 127,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 123,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 118,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 101,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,037 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 82,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 82,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,743 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,105 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 46,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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BX55 OJY 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 68%.

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 BX55 OJY, 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 BX55 OJY registered?

BX55 OJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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