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BN55 RMX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,258 mi
Last recorded128,258 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays on vehicle not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2025 128,258 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays on vehicle not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 120,237 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 118,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 115,030 miles

Nearside Wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,729 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 108,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,076 miles

Both rear tyres becoming low in tread

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre valve leaking slightly at the base

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged/cut

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,256 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,081 miles

Nearside rear park brake slightly low effort

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,162 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 65,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,017 miles

Offside rear tyre at minimum tread depth requirement of 1.6mm, nearside rear tyre at 2mm.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 48,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,208 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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 RMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 RMX registered?

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

Is BN55 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 RMX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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