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BL54 NBN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,207 mi
Last recorded59,207 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,207 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,636 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 58,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,004 miles

cuts in outer wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,475 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,583 miles

engine defect warning light indicates fault.

handbrake on indicator faulty,

Pass 2 Feb 2013 47,546 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 47,546 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,837 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,259 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,557 miles

n/s parking brake efficiency low and unbalanced

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

some form of seapage and dampness on front sump under body shields

some sort of fume being emitted from engine bay

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 NBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NBN, 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 NBN registered?

BL54 NBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is BL54 NBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 NBN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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