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BL54 WDC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,751 mi
Last recorded162,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 162,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 161,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2019 161,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 156,213 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 156,213 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 153,511 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 153,503 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 128,815 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 128,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 117,832 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 117,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,582 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 98,560 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 98,482 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 89,153 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 89,149 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN SERIOUSLY ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 80,570 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 80,570 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,292 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 66,292 miles

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

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

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 WDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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