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BK55 PZM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 PZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,277 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside Front and rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2024 86,270 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside Front and rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2023 84,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,868 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 78,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,622 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 76,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,646 miles

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

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

unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,238 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,490 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,446 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,696 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 PZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PZM, 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

How do I check the history of BK55 PZM?

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What year was BK55 PZM registered?

BK55 PZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BK55 PZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 PZM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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