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BT55 CFO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,493 mi
Last recorded146,493 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 CFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 146,493 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 138,269 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 131,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 125,239 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 125,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 118,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,610 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror

Fail 13 Nov 2019 110,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 110,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General rear subframe corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 107,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 107,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,376 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2017 103,357 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 97,577 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 97,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,469 miles

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

Offside Front trye has surface cracks on inner sidewall and worn on inner shoulder

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,310 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,309 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 61,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 CFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BT55 CFO, 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 CFO registered?

BT55 CFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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