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BL54 TWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,711 mi
Last recorded144,711 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,711 miles

Front brake imbalance just within tolerance

Fail 15 Oct 2021 144,690 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 139,094 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 139,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 130,234 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 130,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 114,634 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 109,034 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2016 109,034 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,845 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 103,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,055 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2013 73,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,237 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 87,463 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,873 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,212 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 69,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,776 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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Fail 24 Dec 2007 65,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 TWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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