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BD55 KOV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,424 mi
Last recorded88,424 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 88,424 miles

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Fail 21 Sep 2026 88,424 miles

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

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,651 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 6 Oct 2025 86,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 84,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 83,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,305 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 29 Sep 2022 82,305 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,880 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,332 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket corroded but adequetley supported

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,275 miles

Offside Rear flexi brake hose minor damage

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

damage to osf front bumper and wing.

rear exhaust hanger corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,176 miles

number plates beginning to delaminate but not likely to be missread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,942 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,139 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,142 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,109 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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,271 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 21,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 KOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

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

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