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BF55 YDS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,722 mi
Last recorded112,722 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,378 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,434 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,724 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,448 miles

Eml on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 82,448 miles

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

Eml on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,791 miles

Nearside rear 245/40Y17 tyre tread depth low (3mm)

Offside rear 245/40Y17 tyre tread depth low (3mm)

Rear tyres worn unevenly to inner edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,768 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,904 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 48,013 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,195 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 YDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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