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BV55 YHD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,325 mi
Last recorded68,325 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2026 68,325 miles

Rear tyres treads and outer walls cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,350 miles

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

Rear tyres both cracked

drivers seat belt slight fraying

Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,283 miles

rear tyres cracked outer walls and edges of treads

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,148 miles

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

off side front and both rear tyres minor cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 51,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,070 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 48,145 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 40,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 37,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,319 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,736 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,801 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 YHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

BV55 YHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is BV55 YHD safe to buy?

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