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GU05 BJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2147cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,588 mi
Last recorded137,588 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,147cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 137,588 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 137,476 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 131,697 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 129,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,963 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,365 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 125,365 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,159 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 123,159 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 93,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 82,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,120 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2011 41,365 miles

Emmisions below DGA trigger value

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

Pass 13 May 2010 39,095 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2009 36,057 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,284 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,982 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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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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