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BD55 ZYE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,204 mi
Last recorded190,204 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 190,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 166,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 166,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 142,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded marginal pass (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear underside rear undertray fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 129,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear underside rear undertray fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 119,797 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nearside front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear above brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 106,860 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 106,860 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 103,343 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2017 103,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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 Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2016 97,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2015 91,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,459 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,417 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 70,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 240,438 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 222,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 198,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 132,233 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 ZYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

BD55 ZYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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