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BD55 GZA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,541 mi
Last recorded122,541 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 GZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 122,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Both front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 115,233 miles

BEAM PATTERNS WEAK

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Fail 14 Dec 2022 115,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,895 miles

Front Engine Noise

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 99,615 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both exhaust brackets corroded and broken

n/s/r worn and cracking

o/s lower arm bush has slight play

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2019 99,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both exhaust brackets corroded and broken

n/s/r worn and cracking

o/s lower arm bush has slight play

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,307 miles

Engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Fail 2 Mar 2018 96,241 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,312 miles

EML on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,312 miles

EML on

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,690 miles

Handbrake just meet legal requirement.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,091 miles

Both rear tyre tread wearing excessively on inner edges(tracking needs checking)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear tyre tread wearing excessively on inner edges(tracking needs checking)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,602 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 74,637 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2012 68,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 61,494 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers poor

o/s door check strap lose

Fail 12 Nov 2008 43,382 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all wheels scuffed

front/rear bumpers scratched

n/s bodywork scratched

slight cracking on os/f tyre inner wall

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 GZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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