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BK55 UKR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,008 mi
Last recorded63,008 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,688 miles

ESP fault message on dash (no lamp)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,503 miles

Esp warning on dash

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,157 miles

Esp warning on dash

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,715 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded

centre/rear exhaust hanger broken

esp warning on dash

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,017 miles

ESP warning

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,871 miles

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,890 miles

Central exhaust hanger is corroded and broken

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 52,889 miles

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

Central exhaust hanger is corroded and broken

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,321 miles

nearside front tyre is worn very low on outer edge advise replacement

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 50,289 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front tyre is worn very low on outer edge advise replacement

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,637 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 47,635 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,432 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 44,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension front arm bushes split but no play

Fail 22 Aug 2013 41,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension front arm bushes split but no play

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,572 miles

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

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

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,784 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,868 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 UKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

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

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