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MJ55 GMX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,790 mi
Last recorded160,790 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 160,790 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 160,790 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 156,776 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 152,297 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seat fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 152,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seat fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 233,170 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WORN TO 2MM TREAD REMAINING AND BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO ONLY 1.6MM REMAINING AND S/BE REPLACED A.S.A.P.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 224,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 139,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,349 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 129,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,519 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 97,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,714 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,814 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,819 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 GMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GMX, 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 GMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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