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BF55 WKB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,692 mi
Last recorded89,692 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 89,676 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 78,742 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,891 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Fail 11 Jul 2016 50,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Nearside headlamp unit damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre tread depth on the legal limit!!!

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,742 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Apr 2012 30,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,793 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,022 miles

front number plate poor

rear number plate poor

Pass 13 Dec 2008 17,789 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 WKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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