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BD55 HFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

212,812 mi
Last recorded212,812 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 212,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged but secure.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 211,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged but secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 208,044 miles

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brakes but not showing on RBT

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 206,223 miles

Front Both nsf and osf brake pads wearing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear slight bind on nsr tyre could not check bearing

Rear Number plate deteriated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 194,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened d bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened d bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear unable to check bearing due to brakes binding

Fail 15 Feb 2016 194,474 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened d bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened d bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear unable to check bearing due to brakes binding

Pass 23 Feb 2015 166,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 163,661 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear tyres wearing low 3mm tread depth.

slight play in offside front steering/suspension.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 161,719 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 140,354 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 140,291 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 140,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,135 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres wearing on insiode edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,545 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 31 Oct 2008 59,070 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm, limit of 1.6mm

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 HFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

BD55 HFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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