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BD55 ZVA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,546 mi
Last recorded170,546 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 ZVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 170,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 166,680 miles

Front Under Guards Fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 160,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 155,248 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 148,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 143,096 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 135,401 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 126,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 115,162 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 115,162 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,882 miles

All tyres wearing inside edges.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,192 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,044 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,609 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

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

Is BD55 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 ZVA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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