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BT55 LFL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,644 mi
Last recorded21,644 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,644 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 21,637 miles

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES low effort 68:40 kg (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 153,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2016 146,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 129,271 miles

1/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

3/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 15 Dec 2014 116,087 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,854 miles

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

n/s/f low tread and low tread outer tread

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,918 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,776 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish and crack advise renewal

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,307 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish and crack advise renewal

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,906 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Sep 2009 62,906 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,516 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 LFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LFL, 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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BT55 LFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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