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BN55 MWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,529 mi
Last recorded59,529 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 MWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 59,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 58,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,790 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 58,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,712 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 55,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,221 miles

nearside front jacking pad missing

Pass 24 May 2014 43,834 miles

nearside front jacking pad missing

Fail 24 May 2014 43,834 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front jacking pad missing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,270 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre sidewall very poor condition !!!!

Fail 14 Feb 2014 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise offside rear tyre sidewall very poor condition !!!!

Pass 23 May 2013 38,588 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 33,375 miles

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

emission not tested low emission

Fail 22 May 2012 33,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

emission not tested low emission

Pass 10 May 2011 27,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,704 miles

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

nearside front lower fog lamp missing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,689 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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BN55 MWC 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 86.4%.

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 BN55 MWC, 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 BN55 MWC registered?

BN55 MWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 MWC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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