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BF55 PUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,816 mi
Last recorded167,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 167,816 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 154,560 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 154,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 141,999 miles

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2015 141,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 127,037 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 127,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2013 118,685 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 109,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 95,021 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,627 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,203 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,203 miles

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

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

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

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 PUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PUJ, 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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BF55 PUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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