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BT55 MZL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,551 mi
Last recorded117,551 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the vehicle has surface rust on chassis and suspension components

Fail 15 Dec 2022 109,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the vehicle has surface rust on chassis and suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,351 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 100,198 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side's (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 95,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 92,745 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 90,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 89,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 86,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 83,229 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 83,129 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,751 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,972 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

BT55 MZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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