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BD55 HDN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,451 mi
Last recorded162,451 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 162,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 147,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside offside rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 147,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside offside rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 139,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

front nearside tyre edges worn

front number plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 135,414 miles

Offside undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside tyre edges worn

Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

front offside tyre edges worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 130,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

front offside tyre edges worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 125,069 miles

front nearside tyre outer wall slight damage

front tyres+rear nearside tyre edges worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,714 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,360 miles

rear nearside tyre worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 94,584 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,863 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 HDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

BD55 HDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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