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BD55 YOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

153,795 mi
Last recorded153,795 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 153,795 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 151,337 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 151,334 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 146,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 143,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 141,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension has corrosion both sides

Pass 28 Feb 2019 137,909 miles

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

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

under covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2018 133,819 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

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 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 120,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 120,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,948 miles

front discs worn

noise on rear / backplates /rust

rear tyres close to wear limit

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,773 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,325 miles

rear pads slightly low 3/4 mm

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,668 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,498 miles

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)

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 YOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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