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MJ55 GJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,825 miles

both front links boots slightly damaged, rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 105,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front links boots slightly damaged, rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 93,517 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 78,801 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,335 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 69,656 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,656 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,599 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,938 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,172 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,712 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,060 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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MJ55 GJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ55 GJX, 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 GJX registered?

MJ55 GJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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