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MJ55 GKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,136 mi
Last recorded46,136 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,136 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,844 miles

engine cover

underbody splash guards fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 30,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover

underbody splash guards fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,137 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,800 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,581 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,027 miles

Slight damage to outer wall of offside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,213 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 GKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GKX, 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 GKX registered?

MJ55 GKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ55 GKX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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