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BT55 DWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,184 mi
Last recorded119,184 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 DWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 119,184 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 119,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 116,205 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 116,203 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 113,774 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine, underbody & sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2024 113,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine, underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 111,672 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 111,672 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 109,083 miles

Offside Front top strut mount bearing worn

Fail 28 Feb 2022 109,083 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount bearing worn

Pass 16 Feb 2021 105,940 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 105,939 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,786 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,627 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,455 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,666 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,724 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,988 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES - SUGGEST WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED

Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,528 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,867 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 DWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

BT55 DWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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