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BF55 YGM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,022 mi
Last recorded163,022 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 163,022 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 153,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 153,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 143,867 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 133,759 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 125,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,046 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,538 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 104,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,827 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,421 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 61,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 49,722 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,154 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,188 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 YGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF55 YGM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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