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BK55 VGT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,679 mi
Last recorded194,679 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 194,679 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Undersides general corrosion.

Pass 2 Dec 2019 184,682 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 184,680 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 168,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror slightly poor conditoin.head light lensesnslightly poor condition.under tray fitted.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 168,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror slightly poor conditoin.head light lensesnslightly poor condition.under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 150,441 miles

Emissions too clean to record a reading.

Engine oil leak.

Engine under tray fitted.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 150,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Emissions too clean to record a reading.

Engine oil leak.

Engine under tray fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 12,939 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,918 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 33,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,184 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 61,114 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,056 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,188 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 VGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

BK55 VGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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