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MJ55 GZO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,075 mi
Last recorded139,075 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 139,075 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 139,075 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 167,197 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 150,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 130,654 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 130,654 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 95,694 miles

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

front brake discs slightly worn,front brake pads seem low

os headlamp mount damaged/glued

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,689 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

full engine & body undertrays fitted - various components not visible

o/s headlamp mount broken/slightly loose - recommend attention

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 25 Sep 2008 43,689 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

full engine & body undertrays fitted - various components not visible

o/s headlamp mount broken/slightly loose - recommend attention

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

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 GZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GZO, 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 GZO registered?

MJ55 GZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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