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BL55 DHX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,820 mi
Last recorded160,820 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 DHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 160,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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under tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 158,659 miles

Both rear coil springs very rusty

Exhaust center silencer rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2016 158,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken As marked with yellow chalk (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken As marked with yellow chalk (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Both rear coil springs very rusty

Exhaust center silencer rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2015 156,123 miles

Front Tyres showing outer edge ware

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 151,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 139,179 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 126,193 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,448 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 69,713 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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BL55 DHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

BL55 DHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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