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BF55 KXN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,932 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 112,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,976 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly coroded

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 8 Dec 2020 100,619 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly coroded

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 4 Nov 2020 100,619 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2017 91,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,526 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,182 miles

front brake imbalace very close to the limit

Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,524 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,313 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,875 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,645 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 40,645 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,901 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 KXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KXN, 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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BF55 KXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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