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BT55 UKW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,452 mi
Last recorded161,452 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 UKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 161,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody tray/outer sill fitted trim

Pass 25 Apr 2025 152,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 146,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 144,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 140,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 140,816 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 138,017 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 small chips across area-less 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 121,310 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 103,718 miles

high level brake light not working

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to rear flexy hoses

imbalance on rear parking brake effort 17%

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2016 73,451 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,267 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)

nsr tyre sidewall deteriorated ( runflat )

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2012 60,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,700 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 UKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

BT55 UKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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