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BL55 OEX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,335 mi
Last recorded134,335 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 134,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 117,352 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 110,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edge's

Pass 29 May 2013 110,512 miles

both front tyres worn on edge's

Pass 30 May 2012 95,815 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 bind rear brakes

Pass 25 May 2011 78,231 miles

emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the readings

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear edges front tyres

Pass 26 May 2010 63,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2010 63,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2009 42,442 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear both front tyres

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 OEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

BL55 OEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is BL55 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 OEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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