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BD55 XKG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,512 mi
Last recorded151,512 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 151,512 miles

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

under cover tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 146,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front repeater casing damaged not effecting light output

Fail 20 Jan 2018 146,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front repeater casing damaged not effecting light output

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 143,226 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI DETERIORATED

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside side repeater lens broken

both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 19 Jan 2017 143,133 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI DETERIORATED

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside side repeater lens broken

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,283 miles

Offside side repeater lens cracked

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 137,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside side repeater lens cracked

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 125,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 125,877 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light illuminated

front brake disks lipped

nearside rear tyre worn heavilly on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,427 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,802 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,606 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 XKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XKG, 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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BD55 XKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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