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BF54 UJE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,516 mi
Last recorded132,516 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring view

rear exhaust hanger missing

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 28 Jan 2021 132,516 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring view

rear exhaust hanger missing

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 27 Jan 2020 129,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust hanger missing rear

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2019 122,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

both rear springs corroded

engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Jan 2019 122,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

both rear springs corroded

engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Feb 2018 115,426 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Jan 2018 115,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,320 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,686 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 91,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,631 miles

cut in offside front tyre wall

Fail 17 Jan 2014 84,563 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre wall

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,595 miles

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,593 miles

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

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,268 miles

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

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

engine light on.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,339 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,863 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 51,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,696 miles

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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BF54 UJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF54 UJE, 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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BF54 UJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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