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BD55 VPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,035 mi
Last recorded110,035 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2021 100,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2020 90,899 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,048 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 80,502 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 80,502 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,859 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 78,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,754 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 72,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,586 miles

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

Nearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,863 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 32,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,219 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,907 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 VPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

BD55 VPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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