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BK55 VSG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,837 mi
Last recorded65,837 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 65,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspention arms corroded but not seriously weakened

coolant level light illuminated

Fail 10 Feb 2026 65,836 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Seriously Discoloured !! (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level light illuminated !!

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear !!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 63,742 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 63,742 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 62,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,908 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 60,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 59,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,799 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear top and bottom suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,524 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 55,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,594 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,127 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 49,618 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,513 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 45,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,148 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 21 Oct 2010 33,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,670 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 VSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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