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BV55 HXL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,168 mi
Last recorded168,168 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 168,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 168,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 163,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 142,029 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 134,919 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 129,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 129,240 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner edge pitted (3.5.1n)

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 119,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2014 119,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lamps have beam deflectors fitted

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre outer side wall cuts

Fail 25 Nov 2013 113,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lamps have beam deflectors fitted

handbrake parking light on

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2012 107,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,695 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,664 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 92,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,429 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,282 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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BV55 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

BV55 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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