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BF55 YGH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,194 mi
Last recorded156,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 156,194 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 150,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 145,555 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 145,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 139,656 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,155 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 129,003 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 129,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 124,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,583 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 115,582 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 104,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 93,869 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,736 miles

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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 YGH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YGH, 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 YGH registered?

BF55 YGH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is BF55 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 YGH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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