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BT55 CCX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,591 mi
Last recorded121,591 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/r16 Tread close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 116,536 miles

n/s front tyre edge worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear sub-frame surface rust

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,824 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam pattern visible but dull, bulb may be incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,285 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,125 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,817 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,501 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,834 miles

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

Oil Leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,423 miles

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

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

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,978 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,549 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,418 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,744 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 CCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CCX, 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 CCX registered?

BT55 CCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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