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BK55 MYY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,306 mi
Last recorded96,306 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 96,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 96,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 96,205 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to cords in nearside front tyre, and no fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to no fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear subframe and components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,402 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,684 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 52,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,896 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 38,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,999 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 32,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,222 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,442 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,902 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,836 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,065 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 MYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MYY, 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 MYY registered?

BK55 MYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BK55 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 MYY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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