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BD55 GXE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,986 mi
Last recorded160,986 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 160,986 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing on sidewalls

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears, heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body not fully secure Bumper insecure. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 160,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres scrubbing on sidewalls

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears, heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body not fully secure Bumper insecure. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 158,179 miles

All 4 front lower suspension arm, rear bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre (205-55-16) has minor damage to side wall

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 6 Jun 2020 158,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 front lower suspension arm, rear bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre (205-55-16) has minor damage to side wall

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 21 May 2019 153,342 miles

Offside Front damage on bumper sticking out

Rear brake pads starting to get low

brake pipe cant see fully cover up

Pass 11 May 2018 148,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyers treads wearing inner tread

Nearside Rear tyretread low

Offside Front bumper to wing sticking out

slip rubber missing park brack

Fail 11 May 2018 148,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyers treads wearing inner tread

Nearside Rear tyretread low

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front bumper to wing sticking out

slip rubber missing park brack

Pass 19 May 2017 140,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 140,494 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 130,853 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 123,263 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 123,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,040 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 106,165 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,165 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 84,823 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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BD55 GXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BD55 GXE, 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 BD55 GXE registered?

BD55 GXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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