MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened one of mounting bolts broken, still secure advise repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s close to exes advise ()
Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres have scrubbed side walls outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting bolt damaged still secure advise repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perished soft ,advise replace close to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded brown advise replace (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished just starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s dee mounting bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed vee belt belt breaking up could catch and fly off under test (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s close to exes advise ()
Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres have scrubbed side walls outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to fail advise adjust /repair (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded brown advise replace (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s dee mounting bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
not power steering drive belt breaking up if falls off will loose power steering
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front discs lipped
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs slightly worn
Emmisions below DGA trigger value
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GU05 BJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,147cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 GU05 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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GU05 BJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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