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BF55 LCL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

181,581 mi
Last recorded181,581 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 181,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 291,705 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure Caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 168,888 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 168,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 151,705 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 151,704 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 135,398 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 135,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,816 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 122,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 111,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,938 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 99,938 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,183 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 89,183 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,046 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,408 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,040 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,420 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,508 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 LCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

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

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