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BF55 WJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,776 mi
Last recorded162,776 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 162,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 158,004 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 147,858 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 135,796 miles

play in steering colunm

Fail 15 Jul 2016 135,794 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads look very low

play in steering colunm

Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,472 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Centre/rear exhaust mounting hanger broke at weld

Fail 24 Jul 2015 122,472 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Centre/rear exhaust mounting hanger broke at weld

REAR TYRES = 245/40 ZR17

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,129 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 107,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,143 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 93,143 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced wear/free play in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush. Would benefit from attention.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 88,701 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,958 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,444 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 51,945 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 WJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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