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BN55 RRV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,783 mi
Last recorded144,783 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 144,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,833 miles

Drivers door check strap disconnected

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front obligatory mirror glass slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Jan 2021 137,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drivers door check strap disconnected

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror glass slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 132,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 131,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 95W Extra Load (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 95W Extra Load (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 127,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 127,686 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 123,199 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Parking brake has only just met the minimum pass requirements at 16%

Fail 18 Dec 2017 123,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre and rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45ZR17 94W Reinforced (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Parking brake has only just met the minimum pass requirements at 16%

Pass 16 Dec 2016 117,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,181 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jan 2015 109,476 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 109,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 89,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Dec 2012 89,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,003 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,646 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,052 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 RRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN55 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

BN55 RRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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