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BK55 UXP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 113,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,148 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 100,137 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 95,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 95,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged fraying on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged fraying on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 81,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,657 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,173 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 58,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,072 miles

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 2 Sep 2011 55,743 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,707 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

vehicle tested as presentedunderbody tray covering many testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,533 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 UXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

BK55 UXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BK55 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 UXP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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