CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL55 MFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,686 mi
Last recorded178,686 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 178,686 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 174,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear PARKING BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS %

Pass 18 Oct 2017 170,352 miles

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

HEAVY CORROSION APPARENT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS

N/S/R BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 6 Oct 2017 170,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING HEAVY WEAR ON EDGES ESPECIALLY INNER EDGES

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

HEAVY CORROSION APPARENT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS

N/S/R BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 8 Sep 2016 162,762 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

FRONT TO REAR AND CROSS AXLE METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING CORROSION

O/S/F TYRE SHOWING HEAVY WEAR ON INNER EDGE

PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS MOT CRITERIA

Pass 3 Sep 2015 156,609 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO SHOW WEAR ACROSS CENTRE OF TREAD

Pass 8 Sep 2014 148,572 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT REAR SPRINGS DUE TO VEHICLE DESIGN

Pass 4 Sep 2013 138,187 miles

DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN BUT THE PLACES AND SIZES OF DAMAGE STILL MEET M.O.T.CRITERIA

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,637 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,267 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 71,264 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 66,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2010 66,727 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,263 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL55 MFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL55 MFV?

You can check the full history of BL55 MFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL55 MFV registered?

BL55 MFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is BL55 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 MFV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL55 MFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL55 MFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.