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BD55 ZTM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,381 mi
Last recorded139,381 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 139,381 miles

under covers fditted restricting view of some components

Fail 7 Feb 2019 139,381 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear wheels binding x2 (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under covers fditted restricting view of some components

Pass 15 Dec 2017 133,596 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 133,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 124,243 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 124,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,848 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 113,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 105,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,846 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 92,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 78,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,778 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 46,799 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,970 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 51,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT TYRES EDGES WORN

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,469 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 ZTM 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 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

BD55 ZTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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