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BD54 VJM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,733 mi
Last recorded118,733 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre f ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 118,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,912 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 113,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 14 Oct 2020 107,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,532 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,531 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,636 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 96,634 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing fully (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,810 miles

EML on

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,810 miles

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

EML on

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,254 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,157 miles

advise poor image on os dip beam

advise slight play in front hubs

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,932 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit towards edges

considerable cuts in front tyre walls

offside steering rack gaiter oily

Fail 2 Apr 2014 74,930 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres worn close to legal limit towards edges

considerable cuts in front tyre walls

offside steering rack gaiter oily

parking brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,966 miles

front tyres wearing towards outer edges

surface scar in n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,909 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 65,908 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,792 miles

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

knock from steering

offside steering rack gaiter shows signs of leaking

rear brake pads appear worn

slight inbalance of rear brakes

unevenly worn nearside front tyre at legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,776 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,241 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 VJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BD54 VJM, 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 BD54 VJM registered?

BD54 VJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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