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BN55 VBX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 119,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 114,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 111,855 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 111,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight brake judder o/s/f brake

Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,148 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 94,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,535 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2016 83,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,891 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,422 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

drivers seat does not tilt forward

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,204 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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

o/s/f seat does not fold forward allowing axcess to rear seats

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,505 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items also bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,374 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 27,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VBX, 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

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What year was BN55 VBX registered?

BN55 VBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is BN55 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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