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BF55 WFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,483 mi
Last recorded155,483 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 155,483 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop lint upped dust cover split

nearside front steering rack joints slight play

rear sub-frame , suspension components rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2025 153,693 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 151,723 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 149,330 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 145,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 145,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 139,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 136,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 133,085 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))

under trays fitted through out vehicle, restricting inspection.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 123,671 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 123,679 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,345 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 114,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,434 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,280 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,280 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,236 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,510 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,683 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 32,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 WFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

BF55 WFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BF55 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 WFV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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