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MJ55 GLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,745 mi
Last recorded123,745 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 123,745 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 120,011 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,799 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 112,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre excessively perished

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2016 103,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre excessively perished

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,840 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,362 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 92,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 77,398 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,591 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 70,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,850 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 GLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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