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KY55 BCF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,255 mi
Last recorded106,255 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 BCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,255 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malf light on

o/s/f tyre wall worn due to being run flat

o/s/r brakes noisey when park brake applied but readingf good performance

Fail 5 Nov 2012 101,613 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malf light on

o/s/f tyre wall worn due to being run flat

o/s/r brakes noisey when park brake applied but readingf good performance

Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,411 miles

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

advise front tyres have slight tracking wear on outer edges

Fail 18 Sep 2010 92,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 92,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,454 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 72,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,147 miles

Nearside 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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KY55 BCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KY55 BCF, 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 KY55 BCF registered?

KY55 BCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is KY55 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 BCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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