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BF55 PKA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,646 mi
Last recorded107,646 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 PKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and mounts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 107,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and mounts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank area painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 105,874 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to head light lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near rear brake flexi pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to head light lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot rotted and 50% fallen off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near rear brake flexi pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,416 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,416 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 103,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 101,785 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 May 2018 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 May 2017 99,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 96,246 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 92,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 85,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 80,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,728 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 70,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,411 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 PKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

BF55 PKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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