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BL54 AWH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,495 mi
Last recorded171,495 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 AWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 171,495 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 171,494 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 162,978 miles

both front and rear tyre treads cracking

nail in offside rear tyre

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 157,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,410 miles

brake pipes pitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 152,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,705 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 135,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 135,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 128,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,038 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 109,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,273 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 99,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 91,761 miles

ADJUST N/S WASHER JET

BODY DAMAGE ie FRONT BUMPER BAR INSECURE,WHEEL ARCH INNER SHIELD DAMAGED

O/S SPOT LAMP INOP

TYRE TREADS ALL 7MM

Fail 13 Jan 2010 91,761 miles

ADJUST N/S WASHER JET

BODY DAMAGE ie FRONT BUMPER BAR INSECURE,WHEEL ARCH INNER SHIELD DAMAGED

O/S SPOT LAMP INOP

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

TYRE TREADS ALL 7MM

Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,132 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,346 miles

offside rear tyre low on air and very low on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2008 65,346 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre low on air and very low on edges

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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BL54 AWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL54 AWH, 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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BL54 AWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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