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BL54 TVY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

266,360 mi
Last recorded266,360 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 266,360 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 262,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 232,462 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 204,836 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 176,188 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 146,922 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 112,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,296 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 74,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,366 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper smears windscreen o/s wiper leaves slight smear advise replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,095 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,200 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 23,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 18,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,266 miles

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 TVY 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 90%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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