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BF55 KZE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,075 mi
Last recorded68,075 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 KZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber missing

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads unable to inspect

Fail 1 Sep 2017 61,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads unable to inspect

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,598 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to outer edges and cuts to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn to outer edges and low in tread

front brake pads look very low

Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,598 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to outer edges and cuts to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn to outer edges and low in tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads look very low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,664 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,817 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight play top to bottom nearside front wheel.

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 KZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

BF55 KZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BF55 KZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 KZE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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