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BF55 LCN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,058 mi
Last recorded128,058 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2016 128,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,319 miles

front tyres 205/55/16 o/s/f 7mm, n/s/f 6mm.

rear tyres 225/50/16 o/s/r 7mm, n/s/r 5mm.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 115,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear coil springs show corrosion

rear suspension componets show corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,220 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2012 102,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,608 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,695 miles

all tyres low tread

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,581 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 LCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

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

Is BF55 LCN safe to buy?

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