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BD55 NFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,064 mi
Last recorded60,064 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 NFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,064 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 56,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 47,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,269 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 41,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,615 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,531 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 NFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

BD55 NFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is BD55 NFA safe to buy?

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