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BK55 PZW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,904 mi
Last recorded211,904 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 PZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 211,904 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 210,296 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 210,296 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 198,019 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 188,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 188,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both Sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 180,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 180,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 166,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 161,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front & rear shocks weakened / soft actuation

Pass 24 Sep 2015 159,348 miles

Rear both rear shocks soft actuation

Fail 24 Sep 2015 159,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides / pair / set (1.8)

Rear both rear shocks soft actuation

Fail 26 Aug 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 154,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 148,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 145,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 134,668 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 117,847 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 104,138 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 79,883 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 PZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol 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 BK55 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

BK55 PZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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