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BF55 ZPL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,918 mi
Last recorded129,918 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,918 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 129,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,683 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 104,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,212 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 19 Jul 2018 92,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,073 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers fitted sills not checked

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,645 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 81,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,986 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 70,986 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,860 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 60,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,520 miles

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

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 ZPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

BF55 ZPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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