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BF55 KVU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,950 mi
Last recorded96,950 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,950 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2022 91,061 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 84,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 84,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,427 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, check tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, check tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure.

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken.

Secondary bonnet catch stuck.

Service lamp on.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 63,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, check tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, check tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure.

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken.

Secondary bonnet catch stuck.

Service lamp on.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,628 miles

emissions undetected peak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,640 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting corroded and insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,768 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 23 Aug 2014 42,971 miles

Centre rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Aug 2014 42,971 miles

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

Centre rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,447 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,573 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,040 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,284 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 KVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF55 KVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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