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BL54 WDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,336 mi
Last recorded143,336 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 143,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 139,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 139,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 130,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wing mirror side repeater lens damaged/cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2015 130,653 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wing mirror side repeater lens damaged/cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2014 122,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsr tyre has split no cords visible

Pass 19 Apr 2013 117,236 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 107,074 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 107,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 161,716 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 94,762 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 94,758 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 79,487 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 79,487 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,200 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 WDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

BL54 WDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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