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BD55 KWM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,017 mi
Last recorded109,017 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 KWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 109,017 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 107,742 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre- 225 50 16

Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 101,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,117 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear registration plate cracked

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,080 miles

both front wheel bearings has slight play

front brake discs worn and scored

rear registration plate damaged

windscreen has a stone chip outside of Zone A

x2 front tyres worn low on outer edge 205-55-16

x2 rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 90,079 miles

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

both front wheel bearings has slight play

front brake discs worn and scored

rear registration plate damaged

windscreen has a stone chip outside of Zone A

x2 front tyres worn low on outer edge 205-55-16

x2 rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly out of shape. 205-50-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly out of shape. 205-50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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Pass 13 Jun 2015 74,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear body damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,491 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 KWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

BD55 KWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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