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BD55 KWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,938 mi
Last recorded155,938 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 155,938 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump is noisy but just about functioning correctly

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2025 155,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump is noisy but just about functioning correctly

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 152,734 miles

noise from power steering pump

Fail 20 Apr 2024 152,734 miles

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

noise from power steering pump

Pass 8 Apr 2023 149,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 145,480 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 141,824 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 141,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,375 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 129,431 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 125,272 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 121,699 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 115,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 108,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 97,497 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 97,497 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 91,339 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 89,313 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 89,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 77,223 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2008 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 KWJ 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 72.7%.

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 BD55 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

BD55 KWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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