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MJ55 GZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,143 mi
Last recorded115,143 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,143 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 115,143 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,385 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,124 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 92,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 78,953 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/R Reserve tyre with 50m/h fitted!

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,860 miles

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

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)

front windscreen crack lower centre to drivers side, but out of drivers view.

rear exhaust pipe mount corroded thin.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 39,735 miles

Nearside wiper very worn, both rear indicators very faded, underside covered, discs rusty/ worn.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,050 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,117 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,108 miles

front suspension bushes starting to split

nsf tyre on 2 mm

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 GZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ55 GZX registered?

MJ55 GZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is MJ55 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ55 GZX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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