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BF55 YCH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,017 mi
Last recorded177,017 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 177,017 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 173,145 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ARB LINKS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 169,930 miles

At time of test top and underside engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 167,575 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 163,130 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 156,919 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 156,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 151,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 144,928 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 138,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 130,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 114,951 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,402 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,508 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 66,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,456 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 YCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

BF55 YCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 YCH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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