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BT55 OES

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,793 mi
Last recorded148,793 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 148,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 139,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 139,435 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 139,392 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 120,135 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 120,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side mirro repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened both side anti roll link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,474 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2013 84,608 miles

NSF tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,964 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT AND ONLY JUST MEET MOT CRITERIA - ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN VERY NEAR FUTURE

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,632 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

one centre brake light bulb not working.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,101 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 59,101 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,803 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 OES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OES, 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 OES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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