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BK55 MMO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,694 mi
Last recorded83,694 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 MMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 76,528 miles

Drivebelt starting to crack.

Front both head light lenses fading, attention soon.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,578 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 67,571 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,055 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,482 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,540 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 52,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,289 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 39,087 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 18,852 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 16,064 miles

near side front outter edge worn

off side front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 14,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 13,595 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 12,071 miles

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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BK55 MMO 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 90%.

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 MMO, 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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BK55 MMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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