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BF55 WHG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,295 mi
Last recorded120,295 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 120,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,380 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 111,380 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,349 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,065 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 108,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

nearside front wheel rim scuffed

rear suspension subframe/suspension components heavily surface corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,372 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

nearside front wheel rim scuffed

rear suspension subframe/suspension components heavily surface corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,841 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 98,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 94,931 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 91,682 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 91,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2016 91,537 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,862 miles

Middle exhaust bracket broken but not resulting in movement

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 88,830 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Middle exhaust bracket broken but not resulting in movement

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,335 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 86,335 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,724 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,724 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,504 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 WHG 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 69.2%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

BF55 WHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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