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BT55 ZWK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,464 mi
Last recorded32,464 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 32,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 31,651 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 26,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 26,333 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 26,333 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 25,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 24,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 23,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 21,216 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 19,569 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 17,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 15,782 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 14,319 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 12,824 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 10,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 9,292 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 7,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 6,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 4,938 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 ZWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

BT55 ZWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is BT55 ZWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 ZWK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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