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BD55 KRE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 49,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,346 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,537 miles

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

Nearside Lower rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,537 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Lower rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 36,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,890 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,733 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,217 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 22,315 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,334 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 KRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

BD55 KRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BD55 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 KRE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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