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MJ55 GHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 88,004 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 87,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 76,923 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 70,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 66,821 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 66,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,899 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,246 miles

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 28 Apr 2014 52,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 48,272 miles

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 3 May 2012 44,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,572 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 39,572 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 34,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,890 miles

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

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

both front tyres cut in sidewalls

oil level low

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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MJ55 GHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MJ55 GHZ, 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 MJ55 GHZ registered?

MJ55 GHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ55 GHZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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