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CJ55 BGY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,470 mi
Last recorded109,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 BGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,470 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,266 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 103,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 95,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 90,468 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 90,461 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure Both. (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 90,444 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Centre exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,826 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust middle bracket corroded through but exhaust still well supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust middle bracket corroded through but exhaust still well supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,700 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 46,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,482 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 27,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,384 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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CJ55 BGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CJ55 BGY, 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 CJ55 BGY registered?

CJ55 BGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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