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MJ55 GKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,847 mi
Last recorded107,847 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,847 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 92,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure, clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 92,567 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure, clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,551 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 79,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,584 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle rear to front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads low

Rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,995 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced starting to corroded around the rear sub frame. Ok at time of test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 73,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 73,138 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 71,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 69,387 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 67,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake warning lamp on

Pass 8 May 2014 64,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 62,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 62,020 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 59,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,906 miles

Offside Front 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 16 May 2008 31,648 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 GKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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