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MJ55 GJY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,556 mi
Last recorded129,556 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 129,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 129,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 124,451 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 116,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,400 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have started to show signs of cracking and perishing around their sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 106,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust mountings broken

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,741 miles

eml illuminated

no smoke detected

rear exhaust has two hangers corroded away

Fail 19 Jan 2018 102,740 miles

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background front and rear plates (6.3.3)

eml illuminated

no smoke detected

rear exhaust has two hangers corroded away

Pass 19 Jan 2017 97,590 miles

NO SMOKE DETECTED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 97,578 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT AND REAR DISCS ARE WORN LIPPED AND CORRODED

NO SMOKE DETECTED

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,918 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 89,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,676 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 84,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 76,146 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

N/S FRONT INDICATOR BULB STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 40,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,679 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 GJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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