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CJ55 BND

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,890 mi
Last recorded14,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 BND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 14,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 142,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 134,204 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 134,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 126,840 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 122,809 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,540 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,559 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,356 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,861 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,574 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,060 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,401 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,564 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 BND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 CJ55 BND, 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 BND registered?

CJ55 BND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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