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BD55 KOA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

156,696 mi
Last recorded156,696 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 156,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 153,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 152,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 150,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 148,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 147,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated.

Rear axle has general age related surface corrosion.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 147,200 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated.

Rear axle has general age related surface corrosion.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 145,391 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 141,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 132,916 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,239 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,514 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 35,230 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,616 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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BD55 KOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BD55 KOA, 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 BD55 KOA registered?

BD55 KOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BD55 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 KOA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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