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BT55 FKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,581 mi
Last recorded97,581 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,581 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sideall cut but not exposing cord

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 97,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sideall cut but not exposing cord

rear exhaust hanger corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,659 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 76,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,201 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,868 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 FKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

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

Is BT55 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 FKE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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