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BK55 XNS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,843 mi
Last recorded161,843 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 161,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 154,979 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 154,978 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 1 Dec 2022 150,929 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension has slight corosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,352 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 137,191 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 137,191 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 127,273 miles

Central Front auxiliary drive belt deteriorated/cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,246 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 115,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,887 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 103,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 82,071 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,772 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 73,772 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,328 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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

driver door retaining strap broken.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,516 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 45,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,329 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,174 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 XNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

BK55 XNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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