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BK55 VJF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,848 mi
Last recorded91,848 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 91,848 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS, BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,421 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

HEADLAMPS GLAZED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,859 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,859 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,008 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 83,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,716 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

long travel on parking brake

Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

long travel on parking brake

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,233 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2018 67,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,616 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inpection

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,797 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 56,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,628 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs are lipped

offside rear seatbelt catch is damaged but still operates correctly

Fail 6 Oct 2015 53,628 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic cover of offside rear seat belt buckle partially missing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear seat belt catch casing broken

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,039 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,025 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,305 miles

osr cover missing on seat belt stalk

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 VJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 VJF registered?

BK55 VJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is BK55 VJF safe to buy?

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