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BF55 LFU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 74,814 miles

engine cover fitted plastic sill covers fitted undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,823 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted plastic sill covers fitted undertrays fitted

engine light on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 73,732 miles

Nearside Mirror has a temp repair

Offside Headlamp Mounting repaired

Fail 3 Mar 2017 73,732 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 68,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,644 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED-AWAY, WORN LOW & NOW JUST WITHIN THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH.,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,198 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 51,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag light sdtays on all time on dashboard

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut on nearside rear tyre not enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 6 Oct 2010 44,352 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut on nearside rear tyre not enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,207 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 30,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,588 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 LFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

BF55 LFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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