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BF55 USV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,815 mi
Last recorded149,815 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 149,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 139,034 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 128,805 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 128,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,570 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 118,562 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,112 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower to rear marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,560 miles

machine fails to register emissions

Fail 10 Dec 2014 105,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

machine fails to register emissions

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,796 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 20 Aug 2009 43,013 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,153 miles

Rear number starting to delaminate

Stone chip in front number plate

Fail 26 Aug 2008 36,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear number starting to delaminate

Stone chip in front number plate

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 USV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 USV, 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 USV registered?

BF55 USV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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