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BD55 KPN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 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

RegistrationBD55 KPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 95,088 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,806 miles

Nearside Front front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front lower rear suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Offside Front steering track rod end slight play in ball joint

brake pipe greased

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,091 miles

nearside front tyre scrubing off

offside front lower suspension arm play in ball joint

offside rear anti roll bar drop link play in ball joint

parking brake lever deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,658 miles

covers fitted undernearth

offside front shocker slight play

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

offside rear anti roll bar drop link play in ball joint

Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,658 miles

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

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

covers fitted undernearth

offside front shocker slight play

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

offside front tyre scrubed off close to limit

offside rear anti roll bar drop link play in ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 82,452 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,408 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2018 74,510 miles

ends of nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 74,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

ends of nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,845 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,680 miles

covers fitted undernearth

offside front tyre scrubing

Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,628 miles

brake pipes greased

cover fitted undernearth

nearside front tyre scrubing off

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,814 miles

offside front tyre scrubing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,801 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 38,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 1 Oct 2010 33,184 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 14,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,559 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 KPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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