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CF54 BFN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,821 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,521 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,773 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 96,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,340 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 89,340 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,771 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,036 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to see b/pads

Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,029 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to see b/pads

Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,148 miles

N/S/R tyre tread 2mm

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre tread 3mm.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R tyre tread 2mm

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre tread 3mm.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,072 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,063 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,063 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,011 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)

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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CF54 BFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CF54 BFN, 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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CF54 BFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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