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BK55 VGV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,817 mi
Last recorded138,817 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 129,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 129,312 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,806 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 121,805 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,025 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable components

engine management light on

nearside wing/mirror repearter dimming slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2017 111,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable components

engine management light on

nearside wing/mirror repearter dimming slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,395 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear jacking point block missing

both front foglamp lenses damaged

engine cover and undertrayts fitted

turn signal left mirror message illuminated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 100,395 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear jacking point block missing

both front foglamp lenses damaged

engine cover and undertrayts fitted

turn signal left mirror message illuminated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamp lenses damaged.

offside rear jacking point block missing.

turn sigal left mirror fault indicated intermitantly on dash(indicator working fine).

Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lense cracked.

oil level high according to dash comp (says to be reduced).

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indication on dash for nearside wing mirror turn signal (checked several times working fine).

nearside front tyre wearing edges/slight perishing and also slight outer sidewall damage.

offside front foglamp lense cracked.

oil level high according to dash oil level check.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 60,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indication on dash for nearside wing mirror turn signal (checked several times working fine).

nearside front tyre wearing edges/slight perishing and also slight outer sidewall damage.

offside front foglamp lense cracked.

oil level high according to dash oil level check.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,909 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 20,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,047 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 VGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

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

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