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BD55 GXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

244,072 mi
Last recorded244,072 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 244,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 230,090 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 226,606 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 226,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 222,628 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 222,620 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing one from each wheel and two from n/s/r wheel (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 220,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears, under trays conceal view of most brake pipes, so can not be checked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 189,943 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge damaged/worn

n/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 171,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 154,040 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 153,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn low

number plate lights dim

Pass 8 Mar 2012 139,057 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 139,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 121,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,534 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,534 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 95,131 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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 GXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

BD55 GXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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