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BD55 YRN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

213,294 mi
Last recorded213,294 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 213,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to outer/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 205,843 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 198,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 190,165 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 178,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 163,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 148,224 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,309 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 143,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 128,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 128,736 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog light lens broken

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,209 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,527 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,845 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 YRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

BD55 YRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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