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BF55 KTX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,525 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 89,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 75,187 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 74,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,377 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 65,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,530 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,892 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 47,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,021 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

front discs slightly lipped

n/s indicator repeater lens cracked (in mirror housing)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 24,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

front discs slightly lipped

n/s indicator repeater lens cracked (in mirror housing)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 18,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,421 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 KTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

BF55 KTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is BF55 KTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 KTX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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