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BK55 HXS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,648 mi
Last recorded158,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 158,648 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 158,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 157,713 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 157,713 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 154,175 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 144,467 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 127,252 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 127,252 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,371 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,095 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,677 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,845 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,290 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,320 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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BK55 HXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK55 HXS, 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 BK55 HXS registered?

BK55 HXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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