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BF55 YDR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,305 mi
Last recorded70,305 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,305 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 70,301 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,628 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,939 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 57,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,052 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,792 miles

both front tyre's slightly cracking

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 47,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 45,137 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,202 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 38,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,387 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 35,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

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

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