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BT55 HBD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,086 mi
Last recorded100,086 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner arch cover damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,546 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 85,546 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,660 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,287 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,896 miles

os rear coil spring has become corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,881 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

os rear coil spring has become corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,857 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,341 miles

under tray under vehicle and cover over engine not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,144 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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BT55 HBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBD, 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 BT55 HBD registered?

BT55 HBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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