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BF55 JKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,942 mi
Last recorded166,942 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 JKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 166,942 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S&N/S FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S&N/S REAR LOWER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S&N/S REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 165,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 164,543 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 164,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 163,765 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 163,765 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 161,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm .just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 161,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm .just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 155,832 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 155,809 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box insecure bracket broken off also middle section also broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 150,148 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 18 Feb 2016 144,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis osf bumper split req attention (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 139,065 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 137,429 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 130,810 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 130,810 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 122,208 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,916 miles

brake pipe over fuel tank corroded

front brake discs and pads 90% worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,874 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 69,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 JKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF55 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

BF55 JKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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