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BT55 OWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,632 mi
Last recorded92,632 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 92,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,145 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 87,037 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,591 miles

evidence of steering rack leaking

Fail 19 Dec 2023 82,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

evidence of steering rack leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,409 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2022 77,373 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,890 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2020 69,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2019 67,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,191 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,838 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,120 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,611 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,369 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,174 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 OWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

BT55 OWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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