MERCEDES-BENZ C BJ05FZU has 23 MOTs

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This 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 245,591 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 12:33.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 17th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

BJ05FZU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 2027245,591 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play N/s/f & O/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s/f & O/s/f - N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s/f & O/s/f - N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated N/s/f & O/s/f - N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule N/s/f & O/s/f - N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202517TH FEBRUARY 2026211,581 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Rear Tyres Low (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 2025211,581 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Rear Tyres Low (5.2.3 (e))
  6. PRS - Nearside Front Suspension Rod Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202417TH FEBRUARY 2025177,446 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Front Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning Both Sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202317TH FEBRUARY 2024159,888 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt N/s/r & O/s/r
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s/f & O/s/f - N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded N/s/f & O/s/f - N/s/r & O/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s/f & O/s/f - N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Under The Vehicle Fitted Tray
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 2023159,288 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt N/s/f & N/s/r
  2. MAJOR - Headlamp Are Incorrectly Positioned N/s/f & O/s/f (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Side Repeater Not Working N/s/f & O/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements One Letter Missing (0.1 (d))
  5. DANGEROUS - Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm N/s/r & O/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s/f & O/s/f - N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated N/s/f & O/s/f - N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded N/s/r & O/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Under The Vehicle Rear Side General Corroded
  10. DANGEROUS - Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick N/s/f & O/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin N/s/r & O/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s/f & O/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - N/s/r Light Slightly Damaged
  14. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s/f - O/s/f - O/s/r & N/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. ADVISORY - Under The Vehicle Fitted Tray
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202113TH SEPTEMBER 2022151,206 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Full Under Cover Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Components Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Front Reg Plate Cracked And Discoloured
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20202ND SEPTEMBER 2021147,571 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED27TH AUGUST 2020147,565 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Rear Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear All Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear All Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201923RD AUGUST 2020144,562 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201813TH AUGUST 2019138,849 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s/r Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201713TH AUGUST 2018130,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED14TH AUGUST 2017130,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED24TH JUNE 20161ST JULY 2017122,553 MI
PASSED23RD JUNE 20151ST JULY 2016113,860 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 20141ST JULY 2015106,515 MI
FAILED20TH JUNE 2014106,332 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Brake Pad(s) Locking Device Insecure (3.5.1l)
PASSED25TH JUNE 20131ST JULY 2014100,231 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND JULY 20121ST JULY 201392,099 MI
PASSED20TH APRIL 201120TH APRIL 201286,881 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 201020TH APRIL 201181,377 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 200920TH APRIL 201078,179 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH APRIL 200820TH APRIL 200972,327 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BJ05FZU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

BJ05FZU MOT Comments

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BJ05FZU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 245,591 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,695 miles

BJ05FZU FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration BJ05FZU was manufactured on Wednesday 20th April 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 245,591 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 11,695 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BJ05FZU has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 54 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 7 Major, 3 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz C is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does BJ05FZU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 BJ05FZU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BJ05FZU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 BJ05FZU does have Tax. Read more

When does BJ05FZU Tax expire?

The current Tax for BJ05FZU will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BJ05FZU MOT expire?

The current MOT for BJ05FZU will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 17th February 2027. Read more

When did BJ05FZU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BJ05FZU was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 12:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BJ05FZU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BJ05FZU we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BJ05FZU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BJ05FZU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has BJ05FZU done?

The odometer reading for BJ05FZU at the last MOT in February 2026 was 245,591 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,695 miles per year. Read more

How old is BJ05FZU?

The vehicle BJ05FZU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 20th April 2005. Read more

What colour is BJ05FZU?

The official colour of BJ05FZU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BJ05FZU have?

BJ05FZU has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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