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BV55 VLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,779 mi
Last recorded202,779 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 202,779 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 202,557 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 202,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 192,411 miles

front wiper blades worn

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2013 176,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 157,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 157,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 133,237 miles

Air Bag lights stay on

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 117,151 miles

SLIGHT BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,937 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,576 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 81,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,745 miles

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

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

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

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 VLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BV55 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

BV55 VLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BV55 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 VLZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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