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BL54 LKY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,838 mi
Last recorded21,838 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front disc(s) slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,822 miles

offside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated slightly

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 10 Jan 2008 9,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and underside covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,740 miles

engine and underside covers fitted restricting inspection

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 LKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL54 LKY, 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 BL54 LKY registered?

BL54 LKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is BL54 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 LKY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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