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BL54 NCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,873 mi
Last recorded125,873 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,873 miles

exhaust mounting corroded

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 120,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,936 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 108,838 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 102,158 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 102,154 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,837 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 79,837 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,624 miles

air bag light is on

both rear tyres getting low on tread

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,170 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,890 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,890 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,149 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,804 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 39,804 miles

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

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 NCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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