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BT55 FVU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

227,590 mi
Last recorded227,590 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 227,590 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2019 210,209 miles

Offside Front Lower front fog light in bumper glass missing

Pass 24 Aug 2018 193,699 miles

Lower plastic covers under car covers sills and floor i cannot see to test

Pass 15 Feb 2018 175,909 miles

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

plastic covers on sills i cannot see to test

Pass 29 Aug 2017 160,733 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,645 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 141,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 127,552 miles

Front brake warning lamp came on dash then went out

Pass 9 Mar 2016 113,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,086 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 108,515 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 108,515 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,186 miles

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 4 Mar 2013 104,176 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,343 miles

both n/s and o/s front upper strut mounts slightly stiff in operation

Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle which does not allow a full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,634 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 71,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,299 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 FVU 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 78.9%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

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