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BT55 LCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 126,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,390 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 123,388 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,672 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 120,671 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,424 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2022 119,424 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,447 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted preventing inspection

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,226 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,915 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corrodrd (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,105 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 112,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn behind wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,533 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of pair (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

rear coil springs slightly corroded both sides

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,275 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,636 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of the underside

Fail 13 Oct 2015 105,635 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of the underside

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,732 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,288 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,300 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 81,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,609 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking around outer edge

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 LCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

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

Is BT55 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 LCJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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