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BL55 AAY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 104,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,420 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,355 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 59,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,459 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,339 miles

front tyres diff size to rears

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,204 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)

slight damage on n/s front tyre outer wall

very slight wear on front tyres outer edges

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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BL55 AAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL55 AAY, 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 BL55 AAY registered?

BL55 AAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is BL55 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 AAY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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