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BT55 BFT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,491 mi
Last recorded142,491 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 BFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2019 142,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox has minor oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2018 135,415 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,506 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 129,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also worn on shoulders (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 11 Jan 2016 119,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 119,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,806 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 92,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eng man light on

Pass 29 Jan 2011 74,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,077 miles

o/s headlamp not perfect pattern

Pass 31 Jan 2009 53,396 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 53,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BT55 BFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 BT55 BFT, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT55 BFT registered?

BT55 BFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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