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BF55 KXO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,793 mi
Last recorded176,793 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 176,793 miles

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

Rear suspension bushes have slight movement

Fail 30 Sep 2020 176,793 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension bushes have slight movement

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 163,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 150,494 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both sides drop links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 142,235 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both sides drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 30,394 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,202 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,200 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,237 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,007 miles

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

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

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