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BF55 PVE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,205 mi
Last recorded99,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 PVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate is cracked

nearside front tyre has a cut on its outer side wall

offside front tyre is worn on its outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,826 miles

Both headlamps slightly tarnished

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp beam pattern poor

N/S/F tyre damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,847 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both headlamps tarnished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 82,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in rim protector 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both headlamps tarnished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,111 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,941 miles

Engine undertray fitted

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

Park brake warning lamp remains illuminated on dash

Underbody covers fitted

Underbonnet covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,501 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 37,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,250 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 PVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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