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BT55 LBV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,698 mi
Last recorded133,698 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 133,698 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 133,698 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 127,160 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 127,160 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 122,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower rear (2.5.A.1c)

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 118,278 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2017 118,278 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2016 114,779 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 114,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2015 108,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 99,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 91,610 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 78,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,881 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 67,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 73,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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