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BK55 UKP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 114,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres low inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2020 114,240 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 99,685 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 99,058 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 74,953 miles

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

E.M.L light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,799 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 65,799 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate starting to peel

Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,261 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate starting to peel

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,559 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,631 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 UKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

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

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