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BV55 DZO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,222 mi
Last recorded68,222 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 DZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,222 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 68,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,751 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 61,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low in centre portion .

Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,638 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s dip beam bulbs fitted incorrectly no pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread low in centre portion .

Fail 7 Jan 2017 53,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,685 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 47,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,588 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 39,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,631 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,055 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,055 miles

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

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

Offside 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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BV55 DZO 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 58.8%.

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 BV55 DZO, 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 BV55 DZO registered?

BV55 DZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BV55 DZO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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