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BF55 WJA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 84,301 miles

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

exhaust centre section joint bolts badly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,533 miles

exhaust centre joint has a lose bolt!

exhaust centre/rear hanger is broken!

Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre joint has a lose bolt!

exhaust centre/rear hanger is broken!

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,508 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust hanger is broken, but the system is secure

offside front tyre is scuffed out on both edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,764 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,723 miles

n/s/f tyre has split on side wall not to cord

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,243 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,810 miles

Offside Front 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 WJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

BF55 WJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BF55 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 WJA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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