MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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).
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).
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.
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.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BK55 VGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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