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BF55 KYP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,477 mi
Last recorded136,477 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 KYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 136,477 miles

Eml on

Exhaust flexi hose perished

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak to underside of engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 129,116 miles

Eml on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,444 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 123,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,284 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 116,284 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,293 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 100,539 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 100,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,658 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

removed items from drivers view

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,952 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 KYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KYP, 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 KYP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF55 KYP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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