MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Indicator switch insecure loose on column (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF lower foremost + NSF lower x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
zero emission reading
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
zero emission reading
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
advise hand brake travel
both front tyres look soft
both front tyres wearing low on edges
both rear tyres getting low
advise brake wear light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 OWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?
BT55 OWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.
Is BT55 OWD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT55 OWD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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