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BK55 UKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 106,544 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,727 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 95,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,974 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,505 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 67,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,940 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,623 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,305 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/s/f brake slightly sticking

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,629 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 UKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

BK55 UKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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