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BF55 JJV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,253 mi
Last recorded113,253 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 JJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 113,253 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 113,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 111,598 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,233 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,233 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 92,806 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,568 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,692 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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BF55 JJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF55 JJV, 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 BF55 JJV registered?

BF55 JJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BF55 JJV safe to buy?

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