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BK54 LTJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

296,599 mi
Last recorded296,599 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 296,599 miles

Front both front tyre wear inner and outer edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 279,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 279,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 259,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 236,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 223,473 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 223,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 178,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 135,560 miles

Back box corroded

Exhaust bracket at rear broken

N/S front tyre cut at intervals around outer edge of tyre

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 135,560 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Back box corroded

Exhaust bracket at rear broken

N/S front tyre cut at intervals around outer edge of tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,066 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 98,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission readings too low to get a printout

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,379 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,547 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 41,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 LTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK54 LTJ, 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 BK54 LTJ registered?

BK54 LTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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