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BL54 DVW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,083 mi
Last recorded137,083 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 137,083 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 136,892 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 130,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 129,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake discs pitted & worn

Fail 3 Mar 2010 122,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 122,785 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 98,787 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 98,542 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

front underschield cracked and broken

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers smeary

Fail 12 Nov 2008 95,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s and o/s/rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

o/s/front does not release to allow acess in/out of rear seats.

o/s/front door check strap in-secure.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 82,408 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,408 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 DVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DVW, 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 DVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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