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GJ55 ZJK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

292,863 mi
Last recorded292,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ZJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 292,863 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 5 Jun 2017 292,863 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Jun 2016 175,910 miles

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 8 Jun 2016 175,900 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 8 Jun 2015 160,450 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust silencer mount bracket broken but system still secure

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 13 May 2014 150,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 140,087 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 130,464 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 119,131 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 108,552 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GJ55 ZJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ55 ZJK, 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 GJ55 ZJK registered?

GJ55 ZJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 ZJK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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