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BW54 YLF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

143,358 mi
Last recorded143,358 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 YLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 143,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody Covers

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security + All Suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 143,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody Covers

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security + All Suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 136,009 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to body work

Rear subframe corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,872 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Nearside and Offside - Rearmost Lower Bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - Worn Inner Shoulders - Tread OK (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost Lower Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 119,626 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 119,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,803 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 110,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,877 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 101,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 95,634 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - 205/55 r16 91h (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2018 92,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - 205/55 r16 91h (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2017 90,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre age cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 82,019 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,445 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 70,445 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,290 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 63,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 59,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and slightly perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge and slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2012 55,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and slightly perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge and slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2011 50,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,798 miles

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

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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BW54 YLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BW54 YLF, 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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BW54 YLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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