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BF55 WJE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 135,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear vehicle structure corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 134,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 131,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure Slightly defective (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 118,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure Slightly defective (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 111,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 111,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 104,130 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge / Damage to outer wall / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reversing lamp not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Housing cover loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre size 225/45R17 ()

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 104,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Retaining clip missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers corroded adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge / Damage to outer wall / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reversing lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,492 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 90,492 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,052 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 86,437 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 86,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,807 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 84,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,749 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2015 82,749 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,874 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 79,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 77,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,439 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 68,605 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,671 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 WJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WJE, 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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BF55 WJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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