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BV55 YHG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,764 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both (2.5.B.2a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 96,627 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,375 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ac pipes and condensor damaged

accident damage to front end

scrubbing noise from front when terning and nocking

slight play in all suspertion bushes front and rear

suspetion arms close to shocks bottom

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ac pipes and condensor damaged

accident damage to front end

scrubbing noise from front when terning and nocking

slight play in all suspertion bushes front and rear

suspetion arms close to shocks bottom

Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,489 miles

loads of new suspension stuff has beeb fitted prior to coming for mot

srs light on and esp light on

Fail 1 Nov 2012 79,487 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)

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

loads of new suspension stuff has beeb fitted prior to coming for mot

srs light on and esp light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,209 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 74,206 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 74,188 miles

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,454 miles

front inner brake pads worn thin

nearside front tyre on limit -bald inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2009 58,454 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on limit -bald inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

boot has load assets

under tray and engine covers fittted

Fail 6 Oct 2008 42,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot has load assets

under tray and engine covers fittted

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 YHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YHG, 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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BV55 YHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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