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BK55 UXR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,711 mi
Last recorded149,711 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 149,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 139,748 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 121,056 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 121,008 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to o/s rear light unit

slight deterioration to headlamp plastic covers

Fail 6 Feb 2018 113,949 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to o/s rear light unit

slight deterioration to headlamp plastic covers

Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,499 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 105,326 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,498 miles

nearside rear shock absorber reduced damping effect

slight wear evident nearside and offside headlamp lenses

Fail 2 Feb 2016 95,307 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit and very close to cords on outer tread

nearside rear shock absorber reduced damping effect

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and close to cords on outer tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside headlamp lenses

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,781 miles

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2015 85,683 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,265 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges of tread

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside rear lamp unit damaged

water ingress nearside and offside headlamps

Fail 8 Jan 2014 75,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges of tread

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside rear lamp unit damaged

water ingress nearside and offside headlamps

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,146 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to cords on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn at edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,596 miles

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

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

all seatbelts slow to retract

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,207 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 18,759 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 18,758 miles

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

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 UXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UXR, 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 UXR registered?

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

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