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BT55 DXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,777 mi
Last recorded112,777 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,777 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 112,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 104,557 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 104,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 72,565 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 62,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,918 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

play to suspension bushes

wipers in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,825 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 DXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

BT55 DXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is BT55 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 DXH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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