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BD55 HDL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,410 mi
Last recorded171,410 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 171,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable insecure fouling on prop shaft (1.1.15 (c))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear reversing lights staying on all time (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 169,054 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear of disc slightly scoured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 166,415 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 166,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 159,530 miles

slight bind on o/s front wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2018 149,504 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,055 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 139,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 127,926 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 127,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,130 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)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 95,130 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 21 Jun 2012 85,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,837 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 14 Jul 2010 67,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,412 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 HDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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