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MJ55 GJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,913 mi
Last recorded145,913 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 145,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front windscreen stone chip

Fail 2 Oct 2017 145,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front windscreen stone chip

Pass 7 Sep 2016 138,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 131,842 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 131,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,295 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 119,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 94,414 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,907 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 78,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,252 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 56,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJZ, 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 GJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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