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BF55 URE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,663 mi
Last recorded129,663 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 URE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 129,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 124,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 115,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 109,763 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,741 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,691 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 80,597 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,357 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,259 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,877 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,106 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,185 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,597 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,396 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN TO 3MM IN CENTRES

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,079 miles

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

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)

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 URE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 URE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF55 URE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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