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OV55 BJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

239,239 mi
Last recorded239,239 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 239,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 230,753 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 222,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted to floor pan

Pass 26 Sep 2018 208,074 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 207,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front tiebar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 196,024 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 196,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s brake pipes above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 178,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 160,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 137,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn 90%

Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,559 miles

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

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

Offside 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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 93,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,188 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,147 miles

front number plate has water ingress

near/side front outer tyre wall damaged

near/side rear outer tyre wall damaged

off/side front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,540 miles

near/side rear outer tyre wall has cuts and abrassions

off/side front outer tyre wall has a cut

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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OV55 BJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OV55 BJZ, 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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OV55 BJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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