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BD55 KWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,867 mi
Last recorded198,867 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 198,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 193,985 miles

Lower Multiple body, suspension and brake system components are rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Muffler minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust muffler minor leak

Fail 1 Aug 2025 193,984 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect For both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front-to-rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front -to- rear hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Multiple body, suspension and brake system components are rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust muffler minor leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Dangerous to drive

Pass 21 Mar 2024 190,846 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Approaching Wear Indicators

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 186,430 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 186,428 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 181,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 181,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward Facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward Facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 176,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 170,578 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 162,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 156,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 149,908 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front out edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 140,308 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 130,129 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 106,362 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,103 miles

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

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

both front castor arm bushes perished/cracked

front brake discs excessively worn and pitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,994 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer edge low

O/S/F Tyre outer edge low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,347 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,657 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 KWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KWO, 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 KWO registered?

BD55 KWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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