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BT55 KUR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,040 mi
Last recorded149,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 149,040 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 144,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 135,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 126,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 119,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 112,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 108,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 108,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2017 104,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view suggest attention (8.1.2a)

grille damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 98,529 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 98,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 90,737 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 May 2014 82,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,729 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,716 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 68,715 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,389 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,005 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 47,005 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,794 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 KUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KUR, 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 KUR registered?

BT55 KUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is BT55 KUR safe to buy?

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