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BD55 KSV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,744 mi
Last recorded75,744 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 KSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,377 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 69,149 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,814 miles

Offside Front drivers seat belt requires button to be depressed in order to latch

rear brake pipes in a rusty condition

Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,609 miles

rear tyres close to limits

Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,591 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 51,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,917 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,738 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,574 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,183 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 19,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

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 KSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV registered?

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

Is BD55 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 KSV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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