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BF55 URD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

135,763 mi
Last recorded135,763 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 135,763 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 119,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 110,600 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust system corroded and blowing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,446 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 88,446 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,486 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,560 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,473 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 7 Sep 2010 32,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,792 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 URD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 URD, 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 URD registered?

BF55 URD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 URD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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