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BF55 PTO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

244,750 mi
Last recorded244,750 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 244,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has covers fitted(tools required to remove)unable to see certain testable items

front brake discs are worn

parking brake effort minimum just reached(16%)advise adjustment

parking brake pedal travel requires adjustment

Pass 20 Sep 2018 238,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 238,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front,rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front, front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre close to shoulder ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ,front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 231,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 225,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 216,764 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 205,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 196,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 196,775 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 189,580 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 182,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 160,146 miles

(both)front brake disc's slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 123,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 92,004 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 PTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

BF55 PTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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