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BF55 JKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 JKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 134,035 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 134,035 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 114,779 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 114,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 101,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,501 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r adult seat belt not checked due to kiddie seat fitted.

o/s/f seat belt button missing.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 72,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r adult seat belt not checked due to kiddie seat fitted.

o/s/f seat belt button missing.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,314 miles

Drivebelt cracking.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,311 miles

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

Drivebelt cracking.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,773 miles

Outer edges wearing thin on front tyres.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,452 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,674 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,935 miles

both front discs ridged,worn and scored

both front tyre close to limit inner edges

long parking brake travel

nearside front wheel dented inner side

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 JKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

BF55 JKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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