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BV55 YHH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,153 mi
Last recorded129,153 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,941 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 102,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,300 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 102,300 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,084 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,000 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,316 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,171 miles

O/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall

rear pads not visible

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,162 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 66,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,503 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,476 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,024 miles

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

park brake requires adjustment

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 YHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YHH, 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 YHH registered?

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

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