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BU54 XFK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 115,089 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside / nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,683 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside / nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 78,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 75,498 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)

Pass 5 May 2016 75,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 67,796 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,903 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,841 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,918 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 37,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,965 miles

Has a light cut on outside sidewall of the nearside front tyre

Has light cutting on inside sidewall of the offside front tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2009 22,965 miles

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

Has a light cut on outside sidewall of the nearside front tyre

Has light cutting on inside sidewall of the offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,191 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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BU54 XFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU54 XFK, 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 BU54 XFK registered?

BU54 XFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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The MOT history for BU54 XFK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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