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BF55 KYE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,550 mi
Last recorded51,550 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 51,550 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 51,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front 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 20 Feb 2015 44,368 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 44,337 miles

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

nearside tyre worn on outer edge

offside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,109 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,092 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,793 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 23,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,464 miles

n/s/f front disc inner surface slightly corroded.

n/s/f tyre side wall curb protector damaged.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,464 miles

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

n/s/f front disc inner surface slightly corroded.

n/s/f tyre side wall curb protector damaged.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/F TYRE HAS CURB MARKS OUT OF SIDE WALL.

REAR TYRES DOWN TO 2MM OF TREAD

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 KYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

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

Is BF55 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 KYE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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