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BF55 KZG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,511 mi
Last recorded103,511 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,358 miles

Front Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 100,358 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 85,733 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 12 May 2017 85,373 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Advise rear exhaust bracket broken off

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,047 miles

Advise rear exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 69,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40zr18 (4.1.D.1a)

Advise rear exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,258 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 44,258 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres out of shape

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Jun 2014 33,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres out of shape

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 23 May 2013 31,393 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 31,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,137 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 24,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,532 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,381 miles

front tyres wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn low

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 KZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG registered?

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

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