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BN55 MVD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,604 mi
Last recorded81,604 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 MVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 81,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,842 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 80,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,692 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,720 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 69,720 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,217 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,907 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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BN55 MVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 BN55 MVD, 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 BN55 MVD registered?

BN55 MVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is BN55 MVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 MVD 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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