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BL55 DHP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,642 mi
Last recorded76,642 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 DHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 76,642 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 76,532 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 70,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,809 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,356 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 47,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 38,449 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 37,869 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 37,389 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 37,389 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,759 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 36,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,331 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 35,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,475 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 34,475 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 32,890 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,464 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 28,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,499 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 24,526 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,526 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,681 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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BL55 DHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BL55 DHP, 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 BL55 DHP registered?

BL55 DHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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