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BK54 HXN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,722 mi
Last recorded123,722 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 HXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 123,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,456 miles

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Fail 3 Feb 2021 120,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm banana shape also bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 5 Feb 2020 117,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,826 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,911 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers all under vehicle

stone chip front screen

Fail 27 Jun 2018 107,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers all under vehicle

stone chip front screen

Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,174 miles

diesel emission test carried out readings too low to register

plastic covers all under vehicle

stone chip front front screen

Fail 28 Jun 2017 105,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

diesel emission test carried out readings too low to register

plastic covers all under vehicle

stone chip front front screen

Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,972 miles

plastic covers all under vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

chip in front screen

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission test carried out readings too low to register

Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,499 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission test carried out readings too low to register

Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,223 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,360 miles

no emissions detected

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,039 miles

no emissions detected

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,777 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,822 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 73,820 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,131 miles

Engine Managment Light On

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,019 miles

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

eng/man light on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wear on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2008 41,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wear on edges

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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BK54 HXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BK54 HXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK54 HXN registered?

BK54 HXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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