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CF54 BHL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,432 mi
Last recorded104,432 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 104,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 101,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 101,770 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to brake hose's (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction and emission reading of scale (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to brake hose's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 95,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,801 miles

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,228 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,168 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 75,158 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,549 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,316 miles

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

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

oil leak

under body trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,498 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,005 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,147 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,931 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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CF54 BHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CF54 BHL, 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 CF54 BHL registered?

CF54 BHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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