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BF55 YDX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,444 mi
Last recorded185,444 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 185,444 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 185,443 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing X 2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding X 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 158,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 147,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area has corrosion , plastic sill and floor covers fitted (original) - cannot fully inspect condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 143,141 miles

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

offside front wheel bearing has play close to excessive

part of centre stop light not working

Fail 26 Oct 2018 143,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

offside front wheel bearing has play close to excessive

part of centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2017 133,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 123,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 123,850 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 108,832 miles

Centre exhaust leak

Nearside Front steering rack boot has small holes in

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

part of centre stop light not working

Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre exhaust leak

Nearside Front steering rack boot has small holes in

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring possibly broken

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

part of centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,472 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres just starting to wear on outer edges

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,668 miles

imbalance in hand brake

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,164 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,188 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,099 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 YDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

BF55 YDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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