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BT55 CCO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,962 mi
Last recorded118,962 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 CCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2013 102,561 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 102,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,851 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 93,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,623 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,529 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,219 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,016 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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BT55 CCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT55 CCO, 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 BT55 CCO registered?

BT55 CCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is BT55 CCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 CCO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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