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BL55 FSO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,734 mi
Last recorded106,734 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 106,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 101,125 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 101,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,721 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 98,717 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking TANK AREA. COVER IN DIESEL (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,846 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 94,846 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,545 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,542 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO FUEL LEAK. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Folded seats will be refused to test in future.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,034 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 87,032 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,038 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 77,033 miles

Fuel hose leaking UNDERSIDE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 157,028 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,190 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,190 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,712 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,566 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 44,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BL55 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

BL55 FSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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