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BK55 XXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,700 mi
Last recorded141,700 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 141,700 miles

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded poor visibility on rear springs during mot test (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 141,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded poor visibility on rear springs during mot test (2.4.C.1b)

smoke readings not checked/tested

Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre rubber damaged outer sidewall

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,488 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 97,934 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,302 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,921 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,349 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)

offside wiper blade starting to smear

Fail 30 Mar 2010 55,349 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

offside wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,420 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 XXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

BK55 XXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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