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FD55 BJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,403 mi
Last recorded90,403 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 BJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 90,403 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 90,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,591 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 78,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 67,094 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 67,094 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 60,879 miles

all four brake back plates corroding

both front head lamps discoloured

Fail 28 Apr 2020 60,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front head lamps discoloured

Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,654 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,025 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 30,015 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,377 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre has small cut in side wall but not showing cords

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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FD55 BJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD55 BJX, 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 FD55 BJX registered?

FD55 BJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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