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BD55 KRG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, close to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, close to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 58,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, close to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, close to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,717 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,715 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 51,451 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

paint on brake pipes

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2014 47,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs slighty pitted

Fail 3 Oct 2013 36,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,174 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted inside faces

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,336 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,870 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside indicator repeater lamp outer lens cover on mirror part broken no sharp edges

Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,870 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside indicator repeater lamp outer lens cover on mirror part broken no sharp edges

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 KRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KRG, 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 KRG registered?

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

Is BD55 KRG safe to buy?

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