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BL54 WDG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,542 mi
Last recorded133,542 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,542 miles

rear number plate faded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 133,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front brake imbalance

rear number plate faded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,985 miles

1 of rear exhaust brackets broken loose

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear number plate faded (border pass)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1 of rear exhaust brackets broken loose

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear number plate faded (border pass)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,626 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,763 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,784 miles

emission reading zero

Fail 23 Feb 2015 89,784 miles

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

emission reading zero

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 80,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,811 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 65,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,352 miles

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

emissons lower limit detected .08

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,566 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 53,416 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,237 miles

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)

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 WDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WDG, 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 WDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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