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BD55 KPO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,060 mi
Last recorded49,060 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,060 miles

both front tyres low on tread,perished and badly worn at outer edges! replace as soon as possible.

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,696 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn on edges esp outer

Fail 11 Dec 2012 44,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn on edges esp outer

Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,094 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer shoulder.

Drivers window screen washer poor

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,478 miles

both rear tyres low on tread a/p 3mm

wet test

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,362 miles

Stone chip noted in the swept area of the windscreen.

The O/S/F tyre has 3mm of tread depth.

The O/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 28,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Stone chip noted in the swept area of the windscreen.

The N/S/R tyre was very low on air pressure and has a nail in the centre of the tread.

The O/S/F tyre has 3mm of tread depth.

The O/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 22,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

f/o/s tyre worn on outer edge

front discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,155 miles

f/o/s tyre worn on outer edge

front discs worn

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 KPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KPO, 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 KPO registered?

BD55 KPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BD55 KPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 KPO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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