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BD55 YOH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,613 mi
Last recorded153,613 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 153,613 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 153,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 150,800 miles

Brake Pipe Are Corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear Both Side (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2016 147,084 miles

Exhaust System Are Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Both Wheel Has Slightly Wheel Binding ( Need Attention)

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted & Under-Tray Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Trem

Pass 31 Aug 2015 140,489 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 140,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,363 miles

N/S/Front tyre starting to get low and out of shape.

N/S/Rear tyre starting to get low on tread.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 135,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/Front tyre starting to get low and out of shape.

N/S/Rear tyre starting to get low on tread.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 127,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,676 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,793 miles

park brake efficiency slightly lower on n/s/r

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,133 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parkbrake not as efficient as offside

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 YOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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