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BT55 EOV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 105,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 99,500 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 99,500 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 146,400 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom arm rear cast iron (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint cast iron arm bottom rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 82,130 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 82,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,558 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,688 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,085 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,085 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,856 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,184 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 EOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EOV, 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 EOV registered?

BT55 EOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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