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BK55 XXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,725 mi
Last recorded129,725 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 129,725 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,992 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,856 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 114,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,309 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,950 miles

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

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

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)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,014 miles

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

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

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

nearside front engine mounting worn

Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,926 miles

front discs and pads near limit!

Fail 26 Sep 2009 44,679 miles

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

front discs and pads near limit!

ns rear tyre at legal limit!

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,797 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 XXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

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

Is BK55 XXG safe to buy?

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