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BL55 FSS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,636 mi
Last recorded89,636 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,437 miles

front brake pads worn low

osr tyre on limit

Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 brackets broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low

osr tyre on limit

Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs wearing

Fail 9 Oct 2012 69,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs wearing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,578 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs wearing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,524 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,715 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 FSS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

BL55 FSS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BL55 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 FSS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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