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BT55 EOS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

192,422 mi
Last recorded192,422 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 192,422 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2025 192,422 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2024 184,955 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 184,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 177,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 177,043 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning possible low fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 170,453 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 170,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 164,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 159,507 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and center (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 153,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and center (1.1.11 (c))

offside front drop link slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2019 153,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and center (1.1.11 (c))

offside front drop link slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,369 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside front anti roll bar ball joint slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2017 138,086 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough reach ply of cords

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 138,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front rear lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough reach ply of cords

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 130,544 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,505 miles

Offside Front inner door grab handle inscure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r,n/s/r,n/s/f tyre valves split

Fail 3 Dec 2015 122,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front inner door grab handle inscure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r,n/s/r,n/s/f tyre valves split

Pass 22 Nov 2014 115,259 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 110,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 105,728 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 104,121 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 104,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

poly V-belt starting to crack and perrish

Pass 3 Nov 2010 93,183 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 93,183 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 82,752 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 54,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,109 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 EOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EOS, 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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BT55 EOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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