CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ55 ZJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,275 mi
Last recorded47,275 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ZJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Front bush creaking

Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 46,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 46,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,299 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 44,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,159 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 42,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,274 miles

front tyres tread perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2017 34,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres tread perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,016 miles

Both front tyres perished around tread

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,524 miles

Both Front tyres cracking around tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 25,524 miles

Both Front tyres cracking around tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 23,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,374 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,925 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 17,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,431 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 15,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,674 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ55 ZJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GJ55 ZJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ55 ZJO?

You can check the full history of GJ55 ZJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ55 ZJO registered?

GJ55 ZJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GJ55 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 ZJO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ55 ZJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ55 ZJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.