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BK55 TTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,638 mi
Last recorded117,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,638 miles

offside front door check strap broken

play in front bearings

Fail 7 Jul 2020 117,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front door check strap broken

play in front bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,322 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 111,321 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,340 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 98,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,925 miles

Damage to nearside front wheel

Exhaust bracket broken on centre section

Front and rear registration plates in very poor condition

Front suspension arm bushes weak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Damage to nearside front wheel

Exhaust bracket broken on centre section

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Marginal pass (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear registration plates in very poor condition

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads very thin

Front suspension arm bushes weak

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,718 miles

Both headlight lenses cloudy

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Play in nearside front lower suspension front arm ball joint

Play in offside front lower suspension front arm ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,623 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front trackrod has slight play

two rear exhaust mounts broken (MARGINAL PASS)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,125 miles

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,957 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 44,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,535 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 TTU 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 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

BK55 TTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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