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MJ55 GKF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 97,676 miles

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

Offside Front Door Check Strap Play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 96,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 95,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 95,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 92,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,801 miles

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

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

exhaust rear hanger broken

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,641 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,090 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge, cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps deteriorated

exhaust hanger broken

offside rear tyre bald inside edge, cords not exposed

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres bald inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,057 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 17 Aug 2016 82,057 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,805 miles

offside rear tyre bald inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,726 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,961 miles

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

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 GKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ55 GKF registered?

MJ55 GKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ55 GKF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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