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BL55 OPF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,158 mi
Last recorded179,158 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 179,158 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 179,119 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 175,088 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 158,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 158,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 146,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 138,522 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,511 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 117,915 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,788 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,375 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,937 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,284 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,284 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,449 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 74,449 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,998 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 57,808 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,451 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 OPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

BL55 OPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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