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BF55 KYR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,358 mi
Last recorded116,358 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,239 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2023 115,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 109,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 106,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has slight noise but not resulting in any movement

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 100,652 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 95,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,831 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 13 Sep 2013 81,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,769 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,769 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,150 miles

corrosion to exhaust

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,888 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 62,888 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,884 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 50,884 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 KYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

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

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