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BV55 YGM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,223 mi
Last recorded121,223 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 121,223 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 121,149 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,507 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,506 miles

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

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

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,123 miles

Front brake pads appear quite worn, unable to assess fully with roadwheels fitted.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,291 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 72,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,405 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 YGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM registered?

BV55 YGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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