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BF55 PUH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,756 mi
Last recorded120,756 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 PUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,756 miles

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

exhault rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2018 120,756 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhault rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,383 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,536 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 112,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 106,638 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2014 106,638 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2014 106,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre has cuts on the wall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,878 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 76,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,008 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,265 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,790 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 57,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,486 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 PUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

BF55 PUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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