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BD54 UEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

199,376 mi
Last recorded199,376 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 UEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 199,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 191,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 185,815 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 176,189 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 173,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 170,680 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 167,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 163,682 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 148,045 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 146,845 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,752 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 142,128 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 142,072 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 127,823 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 114,159 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 114,158 miles

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

drivers side wiper not parking correctly almost obscuring drivers view

Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,449 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 94,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

air bag lamp on

Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,300 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 24 Dec 2009 65,635 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,016 miles

low reading on nearside handbrake

Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,946 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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BD54 UEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BD54 UEU, 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 BD54 UEU registered?

BD54 UEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is BD54 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 UEU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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