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BT55 DXC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,663 mi
Last recorded106,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 DXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 106,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,131 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 100,131 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,684 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,791 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 93,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 85,490 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 85,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,631 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,960 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,916 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,875 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 48,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,669 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 43,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,577 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2011 30,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 16,276 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 DXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

BT55 DXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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