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BN55 MWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,281 mi
Last recorded99,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 MWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,281 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 99,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,239 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 97,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,083 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,413 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,529 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,641 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 64,308 miles

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

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

slight judder on near side hand brake

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,308 miles

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

slight judder on near side hand brake

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

nearside front tyre worn HEAVY on edges but tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

Fail 2 Nov 2012 57,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

nearside front tyre worn HEAVY on edges but tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,299 miles

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

full underbody shields fitted

nearside front tyre worn on limit outer edge - recommend replacement

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,960 miles

damage to n/s/r inner and outer tyre walls recomend replacement

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight free play in n/s/f wheel bearing

under body shields fittted

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 MWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWO, 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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BN55 MWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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