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BK55 XXA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,666 mi
Last recorded97,666 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 97,666 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2024 85,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,519 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 55,594 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,408 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Park brake low effort

Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,306 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,358 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,742 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 33,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,768 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,130 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2010 24,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,532 miles

long park brake pedal travle

o/s/r indicater bulb was flashing clear. changed bulb-ok now

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,639 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 XXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

BK55 XXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BK55 XXA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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