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BD55 YOM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,867 mi
Last recorded96,867 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 96,867 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass discoloured

Fail 16 Sep 2026 96,834 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror glass discoloured

Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,260 miles

Advise bolth rear tyres are worn down to the wear bars

Advise both front tyres are worn down smooth on the edges

Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,876 miles

Advise near side and off side rear brake pipes are starting to rust

Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,707 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))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 64,707 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 9 Dec 2019 58,957 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,689 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 54,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 51,014 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 49,098 miles

both front camber and castor bushes splitting

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,698 miles

EML on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,041 miles

EML on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,929 miles

EML on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,859 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,548 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,622 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 YOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 YOM registered?

BD55 YOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is BD55 YOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 YOM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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